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Carpenter jobs in Indianapolis, IN
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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Disassembles, repairs, and assembles non-powered Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Uses hand torches, welding, and fabrication skills to ensure proper operation of equipment. Performs diagnostic testing and troubleshoots e…
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…
Commercial Carpenter Job Description The construction carpenter performs tasks involving physical labor on construction job sites. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare site…
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Custom Framer Indianapolis Indiana Job Description - Overview Hobby Lobby is seeking organized, customer service oriented people to join our team as a Framer. We need enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, responsib…
Job Description Job Description Benefits: ~401(k) NOW HIRING: LANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE CREW LEADERS We're growing, and we're looking for experienced Landscape & Hardscape Crew Leaders to join our team! ✅ Starting at $25+/ho…
Job Description Job Description Description: Position Summary: To report to and take direction Carpenter Supervisor. To fabricate and perform alterations and maintenance repair to Building Authority Properties. Specific…
Job Description Job Description Harris & Son's Landscaping is seeking a dedicated and experienced Landscape/Mowing Crew Leader to join our professional team. We pride ourselves on providing worry-free landscaping service…
Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and experienced carpenter to join our team, primarily operating out of our downtown Indianapolis location. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various construction a…
Job Description Job Description Description: Founded 40 years ago in Indianapolis and licensed in 38 states, Gilliatte General Contractors’ experience and integrity delivers projects on time, with unmatched standards of…
NOW HIRING - If you have experience in mowing and leadership, come grow with us! Make a difference and be recognized for your skills! We want you! Locally-owned Thomas Lawn & Landscape is a service-oriented company based…
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What carpenters earn in Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis 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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Lead Carpenter
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