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Carpenter jobs in Milwaukee, WI
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–$41/hr
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training. Our team consists of over 250 landscape professionals, graduate horticulturalists, landscape architects, certified arborists, carpenters, an agronomist, an entomologist, and more. We tackle unique projects with…
$43.95 per hour
Auto req ID: 15714 Title: Machinist Fabricator Job Function: Manufacturing Location: PDC Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: All shifts Pay Rate: $43.95 At Harley-Davidson, we are b…
$18.5 per hour
We are hiring immediately for a full time FLOOR TECHNICIAN position. Location : Children's Hospital of WI - 8915 West Connell Court, Milwaukee, WI 53226. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time sch…
$20 per hour
Heritage Glass LLC Fabricator Technician Milwaukee, WI Schedule: 7 am – 3:30 pm Starting at $20 /hour based on experience At Heritage Glass, we take pride in a culture built on professionalism and mutual respect - every…
$23.62 - $35 per hour
About Us Doral Corporation is a full-service Industrial Contractor supporting the Manufacturing, Industrial, Food & Beverage and Material Handling markets to name a few. We are a third-generation, family-owned and operat…
The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for our next Automotive Window Tinter. This is an exciting opportunity in a growing, fast-paced industry. Located at Napleton's Toyota of Brookfield, the Window Tint Installer…
Field Service Technician – Industrial Separation Equipment Location: Milwaukee, WI (Field‑Based, Travel Required) Job Type: Full‑Time | Hourly (Non‑Exempt) Pay: First‑Year Earnings Potential $68,000–$72,000 About Separat…
$19 - $25 per hour
Job Title: Carpenter Job Description This role focuses on performing rough carpentry and framing tasks for commercial construction projects. You will work on new builds and buildouts, using hand and power tools to cut, m…
We are looking for an Experienced Mercedes Service Technician to join our team. The Service Technician is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and preparing vehicles. Previous experience working on Mercedes Benz is r…
$15 - $18 per hour
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What carpenters earn in Milwaukee
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$23 | $36k–$48k |
| Journeyman | $22–$30 | $46k–$62k |
| Master / Lead | $28–$41 | $59k–$86k |
Adjusted for the Milwaukee 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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