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Carpenter jobs in Charlotte, NC
Carpenters frame structures, hang doors, build stairs, and run finish trim, reading plans and working wood and engineered materials to tight tolerances on site.
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Job Description Job Description Benefits: ~401(k) matching ~ Bonus based on performance ~ Dental insurance ~ Health insurance ~ Opportunity for advancement ~ Training & development ~ Vision insurance ~ Wellness resources…
GARNEY CONSTRUCTION A Carpenter Foreman position is available at Garney. To be considered for this position you must have previous carpentry experience. As a carpenter foreman, you will coordinate operations and oversee…
Lane Valente Industries is a Leading International construction and facility maintenance company with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. We have a strong in-house group of field technicians that services top U.S. co…
Job Description Job Description FT position available with paid training. Position involves residential window cleaning (inside/outside), gutter cleaning, and pressure washing. Physically demanding job performed at times…
Job Description Job Description Benefits: Company parties Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Training & development Company: Replay Surfacing Location: Based in Charlotte, NC (Regular regional & national trav…
$25 - $28 per hour
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$21 - $31 per hour
QuestMark, a division of CentiMark Corporation , is the nation's largest self performing flooring contractor and the leading provider of polished concrete, epoxy, urethane, and exterior coatings for pedestrian and vehicl…
it's what's inside that counts _______________________________ There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabricatio…
A Carter Lumber Cabinet Service Technician will perform various repairs for cabinets under warranty. Knowledge of cabinets including installation will be vital in this position’s success as well as, a strong commitment t…
$90k - $100k
Job Description Job Description Monster Tree Service of South Charlotte – Indian Trail / South Charlotte Market $90-$100k Salary with Production Bonus + Paid Certifications + Career Path Position Summary: This role is al…
Job Overview We are seeking a Lead Cabinet Installer who has extensive experience with cabinet installation and finish carpentry. This role will require knowledge of carpentry and cabinetry. The ideal candidate will have…
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What carpenters earn in Charlotte
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$24 | $37k–$49k |
| Journeyman | $23–$31 | $47k–$64k |
| Master / Lead | $29–$42 | $61k–$88k |
Adjusted for the Charlotte market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Framing and layoutFinish and trim workBlueprint readingPrecise measuring and mathPower and hand toolsBuilding code awarenessJob site safetyWorking with other trades
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Are you stronger in rough framing or finish work?
Answer honestly and give an example of your best work in that lane. Foremen staff crews by strength, so clarity helps you both.
How do you lay out a wall from plans?
Walk through plate layout, stud spacing, openings with headers, and checking square and dimensions against the print before nailing.
Tell me about a time the plans did not match site conditions. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, flagged it to the lead or GC, and documented the change rather than improvising something an inspector would catch.
What is your approach to keeping cuts accurate over a long day?
Mention habits like measure twice, marking waste side, checking your saw's square, and slowing down when tired. Consistency is the craft.
What tools do you bring, and which are you fastest with?
Give a real inventory and one specialty, whether it is running crown, setting doors, or framing stairs. Owning your tools signals commitment.
How do you work around electricians and plumbers on a busy site?
Talk about sequencing, protecting their rough-in, and communicating before cutting or furring anything near other trades' work.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For carpenters specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Split your experience clearly: rough framing, finish carpentry, cabinetry, or concrete forms.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 and any fall-protection or scaffold training.
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Quantify projects, such as homes framed, units trimmed, or stair systems built.
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Mention union apprenticeship standing or journeyman status if applicable.
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Name materials and systems you know, from engineered lumber and I-joists to advanced framing.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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