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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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$78k
Median, full-time
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Overview: Salary details based on experience: Level 1: $33 / hr - $38 / hr Level 2: up to $42 / hr Level 3: up to $48 / hr Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round Position Level: Mid-Level Shift/Schedule Requirements: Abi…
Applicant must be able to speak, read, and write in english. Must have knowledge of how to work a computer. This is a Monday - Friday position from 8am - 4:30pm Assist with General Maintenance Repairs and Tasks: Includin…
We are looking for a Ground Operator to support our tree care crew in ensuring safe and efficient ground operations. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and assisting climb…
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$224k - $356.5k
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Eurofins EAG Laboratories has over 40 years experience in engineering and materials testing services. Our parent company, Eurofins Scientific, is a multi-billion-dollar global leader in engineering and scientific service…
$22 per hour
Description Shipping / Assembly Technician Pay: $22/hr Location: Milpitas, CA Position Overview We are seeking a dependable Shipping / Assembly Technician to support daily warehouse operations, industrial electronics ass…
$25 - $29 per hour
Facilities Technician Location: San Jose/Sunnyvale (EPD II) Business Unit: CESBG Job Classification: Non-Exempt Summary As a Facilities Technician, you will support the daily maintenance, safety, and efficient operation…
$19 per hour
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.…
$24 - $28 per hour
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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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Lead Carpenter
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