Summary The Senior Carpenter is responsible for executing high-quality carpentry work across a variety of commercial construction projects. This role requires a strong ability to interpret construction drawings and speci…
Skilled Trades · Houston, TX
Carpenter jobs in Houston, TX
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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$18–$42/hr
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$55k
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Summary Our Carpenters play a vital role in constructing, installing, and repairing a wide range of structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. This includes building and maintaining research laboratories…
Job ID: 527275 Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable cust…
The Assembly Line Technician supports the continuous improvement of manufacturing operations by installing, modifying, and improving assembly lines, workstations, material staging areas, and production support equipment.…
Seeking an experienced individual to manage small commercial woodwork (cabinetry) repairs, maintenance, and installation from start to finish. Duties include: Meet customers to discuss scope of work for woodwork repairs,…
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…
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We need to add to our team of cabinet installers. Cabinets are cut in our factory and assembled on-site. We install custom cabinets in closets, pantries, garages and other areas across the home. You must have a good atti…
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Our company, Closet Factory, is the custom storage solution authority serving the worldwide need for custom space organization throughout the home. We design, sell and install custom closets, home offices, garages, home…
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Our company, Closet Factory, is the custom storage solution authority serving the worldwide need for custom space organization throughout the home. We design, sell and install custom closets, home offices, garages, home…
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…
Location: Houston, TX Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Travel: Minimal Work Arrangement: On-Site About GraphTec GraphTec is a leading architectural signage manufacturer serving healthcare, higher education, corpo…
We need to add to our team of cabinet installers. Cabinets are cut in our factory and assembled on-site. We install custom cabinets in closets, pantries, garages and other areas across the home. You must have a good atti…
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What carpenters earn in Houston
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 Houston 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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Carpenter's Helper
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Apprentice Carpenter
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Journeyman Carpenter
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Lead Carpenter
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General Contractor
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