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Carpenter jobs in Raleigh, NC
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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$56k
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Job Description Job Description Position SummaryThe Crew Leader is a hands-on player/coach responsible for leading a field installation crew to complete projects safely, efficiently, and according to scope and quality st…
$18 - $28 per hour
Job Description Job Description Triangle Pond Management is hiring a full-time Aquatics and Mowing Crew Leader to join our team across North Carolina! If you're passionate about the outdoors, skilled in landscaping, and…
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…
a company that puts people first Enjoy a workplace closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day for family time Location: 054 - Carpenter 3900 NC-55, Cary, NC 27519, USA If you’re ready to join a motivated, talented team and…
Bath Fitter, a leader in the bathtub and shower remodeling industry is hiring an experienced Installer for Bathroom Renovations. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Installer who loves the challenge of takin…
$15 - $18 per hour
Job Description Job Description Direct Hire Role This National Pizza Chain is seeking a Crew Lead that has experience making Pizzas and/or working in a Lead or supervisor role for at least 1 year in a Fast Food environme…
$16 - $23 per hour
J+M Infrastructure is a Civil-Site & Utilities Contractor, who excels in Civil Construction and Site Development Contracting, with an emphasis on Utilities, and Excavation We assist with new construction projects by perf…
Accentuate staffing is assisting a leading commercial property management company who is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity offering excellent benefits workin…
Join our dynamic team as a Landscape Installation / Construction Foreman. As a Foreman, you will lead a team in executing planting, hardscaping, and construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and to the h…
Custom Closet Installer Raleigh, NC | Full-Time | Monday-Friday About Us Closet Factory, a leader in custom closets and home organization since 1983, is locally owned and operated in Raleigh, NC. We specialize in high-qu…
Job Description Job Description Description: Charlotte Mechanical is a well-respected mechanical contractor in the Charlotte area. We are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking an HVAC Crew Leader to join our team in…
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What carpenters earn in Raleigh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$24 | $38k–$50k |
| Journeyman | $23–$31 | $48k–$64k |
| Master / Lead | $29–$43 | $61k–$89k |
Adjusted for the Raleigh 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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