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Carpenter jobs in Detroit, MI
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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$17–$40/hr
Typical pay range
$53k
Median, full-time
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Building custom pallets and skids per our customers orders. This job requires you to know how to read a tape measure. Basic math skills of converting decimals to fractions is also required. This position requires the use…
Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal! UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Family. As a Team Partner in the Production Department, you will be working on a team…
V&V Tools Technician Location: Onsite 5 days a week in Dearborn, MI. W2 Position Name Required Automotive Yes Validation Yes JD: Tools Technician in...
$32 - $34 per hour
Travel Electrical Machine Builder / Electrical Technician 12-18+ Month Travel Assignment | Based in Sheboygan Falls, WI $32-$34/HR + $910/Week Per Diem Overtime Available | Long-Term Project | Growth Opportunities Are yo…
$19.03 - $25 per hour
Job Title: B9 - Fabricator I - PM Shift Location: Allen Park, MI Zip Code: 48101 Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: $19.03 - $25/hr. Keyword's: #AllenParkjobs; #Fabricatorjobs; Start Date: Immediate We provide a competitive p…
$20 - $45 per hour
Quantum Lift is seeking Full-Time Door & Dock Field Mechanics for our Warren, MI location. This role offers Monday-Friday, first-shift hours, averaging 40 – 45 hours per week with opportunities for overtime. Overtime and…
Now Hiring: Experienced Handyman — TruBlue of Royal Oak TruBlue of Royal Oak is growing, and we're looking for a skilled, reliable Handyman to join our team serving Metro Detroit and Oakland County. If you take pride in…
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…
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy pow…
TruBlue Home Service Ally is a national franchise with over 120 locations that provides trusted handyman repairs, home safety upgrades, and maintenance services to help seniors age in place and support busy families. Wit…
Location: Masters Millwork, LLC – Madison Heights, MI A rapidly growing commercial architectural millwork company which fabricates custom plastic laminate and solid surface cabinets, countertops, reception desks, and wal…
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What carpenters earn in Detroit
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 Detroit 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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Apprentice Carpenter
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Journeyman Carpenter
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Lead Carpenter
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