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Carpenter jobs in Louisville, KY
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–$39/hr
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$51k
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DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$113.93k - $208.21k
Job ID: 43593Reference: 300016180738169Location: Milwaukee, WI, United States | Austin, TX, United States | Baton Rouge, LA, United States | Chicago, IL, United States | Cincinnati, OH, United States | Columbus, OH, Unit…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$142.3k - $195.7k
Become a part of our caring communityThe Lead Solution Architect will serve as the technical leader for the organization's Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM/XIAM) ecosystem. The role is responsible for drivin…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$23 - $26 per hour
Closet Factory of Kentucky is growing, and we are looking for a skilled, dependable Cabinet Maker & Installer to join our close-knit team. Closet Factory is a leader in custom home organization, designing and installing…
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…
Construction Laborer Miranda Construction | Field Operations | Full-Time / Hourly Note: Candidates must be able to perform physical labor in an active construction environment. Experience in commercial or industrial cons…
$20 - $30 per hour
Fabricator Job Description The Fabricator performs high-quality Pulse MIG welding and fabrication to build custom industrial equipment. This is a true fitter and fabricator role, responsible for taking projects from blue…
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What carpenters earn in Louisville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$22 | $35k–$46k |
| Journeyman | $21–$28 | $44k–$59k |
| Master / Lead | $27–$39 | $56k–$82k |
Adjusted for the Louisville 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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