Skilled Trades · St. Louis, MO

Carpenter jobs in St. Louis, MO

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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$17–$40/hr
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Cabinet Maker II

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation · Saint Louis, MO
$25.06 - $30.93 per hour

Cabinet Maker II in GAC St. Louis Unique Skills: Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated people who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opp…

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Lead Exteriors Carpenter

Mosby Building Arts · Kirkwood, MO

by providing advanced carpentry skills, effective communication with clients, and exemplary on-site leadership and supervision to carpenters and laborers. Why Mosby Building Arts? ~ Fantastic work environment ~ Listed by…

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Lead Carpenter

Mosby Building Arts · Kirkwood, MO

insurance offered ~ consistent backlog of work ~ career advancement opportunities Key Responsibilities: Support Lead Carpenter with basic remodeling and carpentry tasks Provide excellent customer service to both internal…

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Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Carpenter

Iconic Construction LLC · Fenton, MO
$25 - $50 per hour

Join our team as a full-time Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Carpenter ! WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US At Iconic Construction LLC, we're searching for a skilled and experienced carpenter to join our team as a Full-Time Kitchen…

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Industrial/Civil Carpenter, Journeyman or Apprentice

Goodwin Brothers Construction Company · Saint Louis, MO · Full-time

build. Come build with us. Goodwin Brothers Construction Company has a career opportunity for a Heavy Industrial/Civil Construction Carpenter. Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. prides itself on being a self-performing Ge…

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Residential Carpenter

Builder's Bloc · Saint Louis, MO · Full-time

Framing Carpenter Builder’s Bloc has opportunities for a Framing Carpenter. This is a union position with a starting salary at union scale. You will earn union-provided insurance after 500 hours of work. The generous ins…

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Remodeling Carpenter

Mosby Building Arts · Kirkwood, MO

remodeling skills on every job that ensures it is finished on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Support Lead Carpenter with basic remodeling and carpentry tasks Provide excellent customer service to both inte…

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Carpenter/ Handyman / Home Service Technician

TruBlue Home Service Ally · Ballwin, MO · Full-time

building trust, showing compassion, and delivering a higher standard of service to every customer, every time. We Are Looking for a Carpenter / Handyman / Home Service Technician with the Following Experience: ~ Bathroom…

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Construction Labor/Carpenter/Remodeler

Cliff Construction LLC · Saint Louis, MO

Cliff Construction LLC, established in 2022, is a rapidly growing company dedicated to delivering high-quality home construction and remodeling services throughout the Greater St. Louis area. We pride ourselves on expert…

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Lead Carpenter / Craftsman

Classet · Maryland Heights, MO
$32 - $36 per hour

Job Description Job Description Ace Handyman Services is Hiring a Lead Carpenter / Craftsman! Location: Maryland Heights, MO Schedule: Full-Time (No Weekend Work) Pay Rate: $32–$36/hour (based on experience) Employment T…

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What carpenters earn in St. Louis

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Apprentice $17–$22 $35k–$46k
Journeyman $21–$29 $44k–$60k
Master / Lead $27–$40 $57k–$83k

Adjusted for the St. Louis 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

01 Carpenter's Helper
02 Apprentice Carpenter
03 Journeyman Carpenter
04 Lead Carpenter
05 General Contractor
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