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Carpenter jobs in Memphis, TN
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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$16–$38/hr
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$50k
Median, full-time
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$17.75 - $22.5 per hour
Job Summary Supports the maintenance team by assisting with routine maintenance, repairs, and the upkeep of equipment and facility systems to ensure efficient, reliable and smooth operations. This role primarily focuses…
$19.5 - $28.5 per hour
Cleans various soft and hard-surface floors using electric and battery-powered equipment. Maintains high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infections. Complies with established personal p…
Working Location: Tennessee, Bartlett Workplace Flexibility: Onsite For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. Every day, we live by our philosophy, T…
compensation and an attractive benefits package, TAG is an exciting place to work. Memphis Mechanical, a TAG company is seeking a Lead Carpenter / Case Setter for commercial and supermarket refrigeration construction pro…
$14.5 per hour
We are hiring immediately for full time FLOOR TECHNICIAN positions. Location : Saint Francis Hospital - 5959 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time schedule. Hours…
$28.49 - $31.7 per hour
Disassemble, Restore, Modify And Assemble Non-Powered Ground Support Equipment High School Diploma/Ged. Two (2) Years Automotive And/Or Automotive Related Vocational Training Or One (1) Year Actual Work Experience Or A C…
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Summary of Position The Maintenance Technician supports the daily operational needs of ALCO Management by maintaining assigned properties and ensuring all maintenance requests and preventative tasks are completed efficie…
$21 - $25 per hour
Job Title: Fitter Job Description This role involves fitting, aligning, and assembling components in a sheet metal fabrication environment using detailed drawings, schematics, and blueprints. You will measure, cut, and p…
We are currently hiring Roofers and Laborers for low slope commercial roofing. Year round work available!! Tecta America believes strongly in maintaining an excellent work environment for our employees. We believe in inv…
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What carpenters earn in Memphis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $16–$21 | $33k–$44k |
| Journeyman | $20–$27 | $42k–$57k |
| Master / Lead | $26–$38 | $55k–$79k |
Adjusted for the Memphis 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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