$28 - $32 per hour
Axiom Axiom Custom Products, Inc., is a fabrication shop serving the creative, events, retail, and construction industries. We build high-end, one-of-a-kind work using digital manufacturing, expert fabrication, and decad…
Skilled Trades · Portland, OR
Carpenter jobs in Portland, OR
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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$20–$48/hr
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$62k
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$22.67 - $39.23 per hour
Lead Preschool Teacher - The Finch Academy The Finch Academy is Seeking Lead Preschool Teachers Salary: $22.67-$39.23 Hourly Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00pm Location: The Finch Academy, 4222 NE 12th Ave., Portland,…
$25 - $32 per hour
The day starts early in Northeast Portland, when the shop lights at Axiom flicker on and the smell of steel and cutting oil settles into the air. By 7:00am, you’ve got your coffee set down, your gloves on, and the press…
company has to offer? Lamont Bros. Design & Construction is looking for dedicated, driven individuals to join our team as remodel carpenters. Lamont Bros wants to help you take care of those you love while also advancing…
$20 - $25 per hour
Company Overview PDX Movers is a dynamic moving company that has grown from a local enterprise established in 2012 to a nationwide provider of residential and commercial moving services. We are committed to delivering ex…
$25 - $28 per hour
We engineer. We build. We install. We’re full-service and full of heart. THE ROLE We are currently seeking a Buider/Bench Carpenter. To get a feel for Axiom Custom Products' capabilities check us out at The schedule is M…
Bluestone Real Estate is a leading property management company dedicated to providing exceptional service and enhancing the living experiences of our residents. As a Maintenance, you will be responsible for ensuring the…
Our company, Closet Factory, is the custom storage solution authority serving the worldwide need for custom space organization throughout the home. We design, sell and install custom closets, home offices, garages, home…
$24 per hour
Frame Assembly Technician AGC Heat Transfer, Inc. – Fairview, OR Full-Time | Non-Exempt | $24.00 per Hour Can You Make the AGC Difference? At AGC Heat Transfer, we don't just build equipment—we help food and beverage man…
$60k - $75k
Organization and scheduling skills * Attention to detail balanced by “get it done” attitude * Willingness to follow the Lead Carpenter System * Understand the importance of Customer Service Compensation: Typical trained…
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What carpenters earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $20–$26 | $42k–$55k |
| Journeyman | $25–$35 | $53k–$72k |
| Master / Lead | $33–$48 | $68k–$99k |
Adjusted for the Portland 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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General Contractor
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