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Carpenter jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
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–$42/hr
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$55k
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value-added customer service with which we have become synonymous. Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Carpenter to join our in-house construction team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in all p…
$20.4 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY Join Matthews International , a company with over 175 years of success and stability . As a global leader in memorialization, we take pride in our craftsmanship and commitment to quality — and it all sta…
Havenside Construction Group believes we should be our clients’ home partner for life. We remodel, renovate, modify, repair and offer handyman services that support individuals and families interested in improving the ae…
Join One of the Fastest Growing Remodeling Companies in the United States! Home Genius Exteriors is proud to be one of the fastest-growing and most respected remodeling companies in the Northeastern United States—among t…
$20.15 - $21.15 per hour
Custom Framer Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 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, respon…
$15 - $25 per hour
QuestMark, a division of CentiMark Corporation , is the nation's largest self performing flooring contractor and the leading provider of polished concrete, epoxy, urethane, and exterior coatings for pedestrian and vehicl…
$30 - $36 per hour
Bruin Roofing are committed to superior roofing standards that exceed the expectations of our commercial customers. We use only premier, American-made roofing materials and have a strong presence in the Pittsburgh-area.…
$25 - $30 per hour
brooms, hand tools, power trowels, and riding trowels. Essential Skills Previous experience as a concrete finisher or form carpenter, ideally in a commercial setting. Proficiency with hand and power tools, including tape…
Expanding Restoration Company wants you! - SIGNING BONUS PAID DURING FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT! Carpenters Skilled in all areas of Construction. You will not be laid off in the winter months working for our company. We wo…
Benefits: ~401(k) ~401(k) matching ~Company car ~Competitive salary ~Free uniforms ~Paid time off Expanding disaster Restoration company is Seeking experienced drywall finishers and painters. Applicants must be professio…
Expanding Restoration Company wants you! - SIGN ON BONUS PAID DURING FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT! Carpenters Skilled in all areas of Construction. You will not be laid off in the winter months working for our company. We wo…
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What carpenters earn in Pittsburgh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$23 | $37k–$48k |
| Journeyman | $23–$30 | $47k–$63k |
| Master / Lead | $29–$42 | $60k–$87k |
Adjusted for the Pittsburgh 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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