$19 - $24 per hour
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Carpenter jobs in Nashville, 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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$18–$43/hr
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detail, strong communication, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time.We're growing our team and looking to hire Lead Carpenters. Whether you're a seasoned Lead Carpenter or a skilled carpenter ready to ta…
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…
$55k - $65k
Job Description Job Description Job Title : Outdoor Lighting Crew Lead Location : Nashville, TN Company : Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting Job Type : Full-Time, Permanent Salary : $55,000 to $65,000+ (DOE) About Us : At Light…
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…
Kitchen Hood Technician Nashville, TN | Full-Time About Us Jarrett Fire Protection, a Guardian Fire Services Company, has been a trusted name in fire protection in Middle Tennessee since 1997. Our experienced team specia…
$25 - $35 per hour
A fast-growing concrete coatings company expanding its Nashville operation, is seeking a Crew Lead - Concrete Coatings to join its team in Nashville, Tennessee. This hands-on leader will oversee residential and commercia…
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…
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Job Title: Carpenter Job Description This role focuses on commercial, new-construction carpentry work, including building and installing safety railings. You will perform a variety of hands-on tasks on an active construc…
Job Description Job Description Benefits: ~+Commissions ~ Flexible schedule About Generator Supercenter Generator Supercenter is the company for all your generator needs. We provide high-quality models, have factory cert…
$20 - $30 per hour
Job Description Job Description Please read the job description to ensure it matches your professional goals. Our mission: We seek to build strong communities by empowering young individuals, providing essential homeowne…
$26 - $30 per hour
Job Description Job Description Install Crew Lead – Lead High-End Motorized Screen Installations Job Overview Company: Tennessee Shade Co Salary/Pay Rate: $26 to $30 per hour plus Performance Based Bonus. Location: Nashv…
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What carpenters earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$24 | $38k–$50k |
| Journeyman | $23–$31 | $48k–$65k |
| Master / Lead | $30–$43 | $62k–$90k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
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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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Journeyman Carpenter
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Lead Carpenter
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