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Skilled Trades · San Jose, CA
Carpenter jobs in San Jose, CA
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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$25–$60/hr
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Job Summary We are seeking a Garage Door Technician for a direct hire opportunity in San Jose, CA. This field-based role is ideal for a mechanically inclined professional who enjoys hands-on repair work, customer interac…
$35 - $42 per hour
Job Description Job Description Experienced Carpenter / Lead CarpenterGridley CompanyFull-Time | Campbell, CA | $35-$42/hourAbout Gridley CompanyGridley Company is a trusted design-build remodeling firm serving homeowner…
Job Description Job Description We are looking for reliable full-time employees to add to our growing organization with skills in the area of irrigation repair and installation : + Use of landscaping tools + Irrigation i…
and collaborative work environment make us a sought-after employer in the construction sector. Are you an experienced Journeyman Carpenter in the construction industry eager to thrive in a respected, dynamic organization…
$18 per hour
We are seeking an energetic and safety-conscious Machine Operator Helper to join our custom packaging manufacturing team. In this role, you will work side-by-side with experienced Lead Machine Operators running specializ…
Ready for new opportunities as a machine operator helper? Ever worked with machines in industrial settings? Done both? If any of those things are true, you should know that we're hiring people with your skill set today.…
Tire Installer Technician Schedule: Full-time 7:00 am - 5:30 pm About Us If you're looking for an opportunity to be appreciated and involved in your career, your search is complete. At Stevens Creek Toyota, we have a gre…
$25 - $35 per hour
Position Overview Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc. strives to offer a healthy work environment that promotes individual responsibility and growth, a collaborative spirit, and an atmosphere that encourages learning, professional de…
$26 - $30 per hour
Facilities Technician (EPDII) Ingrasys Technology USA, Inc San Jose, CA & Sunnyvale, CA Key Responsibilities Assist with general maintenance repairs and tasks including: Perform routine inspections and repairs of buildin…
term housing solutions for aging parents, returning adult children, rental income, and wealth preservation. We are hiring a Lead Carpenter on a Superintendent track, someone who wants ownership, growth, and leadership. I…
$38 - $55 per hour
Job Description Job Description Salary: $38-55/hr Overview: The Lead Carpenter plays a critical role in the hands-on execution of high-end residential construction projects. This position requires expert craftsmanship, p…
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What carpenters earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $25–$33 | $52k–$69k |
| Journeyman | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
| Master / Lead | $41–$60 | $86k–$124k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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