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Carpenter jobs in Cincinnati, OH
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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Location Cincinnati, OH Market TechnologiesWho is Team Fishel? Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry pro…
$22 per hour
Handyperson Needed – Immediate Start We are looking for a reliable handyperson to start immediately. The work includes replacing doors, installing fencing, repairing old railings, finishing railings, cutting fence materi…
$60k - $65k
Join One of the Fastest Growing Remodeling Companies in the United States! Home Genius Exteriors is proud to be one of the fastest-growing and most respected remodeling companies in the Northeastern United States—among t…
EXPERIENCED CABINET REFACERS ONLY! We don't paint, stain, resurface, refurbish, remove, replace, install, or build custom cabinets. We REFACE CABINETS with LAMINATE and GLUE. If you have extensive experience refacing cab…
$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…
About Us 968 Ludlow LLC provides reliable installation, maintenance, repair, and field service solutions for residential and commercial customers. We are seeking dependable, skilled Independent Field Service Technicians…
Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality lawn maintenance services. As a Crew Leader, you will play a key role in guiding and supporting crew members to ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely…
$22 - $40 per hour
Job Title: Concrete Carpenter Job Description This role involves performing a wide range of concrete carpentry tasks, including designing and building forms, placing and finishing concrete, and installing building compon…
opportunities we have or attending an external conference, Triversity is committed to your growth. About the role Our Carpenters build for commercial customers in the Greater Cincinnati Area, with a focus on offices, hos…
Lane Valente a National maintenance and construction firm is recruiting Skilled Carpenter, willing to travel for a full-time commercial construction projects across the United States. Tradesperson must be proficient in f…
$32 - $38 per hour
Job Description Job Description Lead Carpenter – Direct High-End Residential Construction and Remodeling Projects Job Overview Company: Allen & Frey Builders & Remodelers Inc. Salary/Pay Rate: $32.00 to $38+ per hour (Pl…
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What carpenters earn in Cincinnati
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$22 | $35k–$46k |
| Journeyman | $22–$29 | $45k–$60k |
| Master / Lead | $28–$40 | $58k–$84k |
Adjusted for the Cincinnati 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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Lead Carpenter
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