CARPENTER

Odd Fellows Contracting; Carpenter (WY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Career advancement

Job summary

Odd Fellows Contracting is seeking a Master Residential Carpenter in Williamston, MI to grow into a Project Leader role. You will work on high-end residential remodels, collaborating with Project Foremen to follow a proven production process and advance toward construction management.

This full-time position emphasizes balance and professional development. The role requires hands-on carpentry experience, strong reading of plans, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in residential construction/remodeling.
• Ability to read structural tape measures and basic design layouts.
• Must possess standard personal hand tools; power tools provided.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for field documentation and client interactions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and stand for 8 hours.
• Reliable transportation with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Foreman with all phases of residential remodeling, including demolition, rough framing, cabinet installation, siding, J-channel, and finish trim carpentry.
• Execute precise structural cuts and general construction tasks per project prints and specs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite with dust control and floor protection.
• Anticipate tools, fasteners, and materials needed to maximize daily production.
• Support Foreman in coordinating trade partners and material deliveries.
• Log daily progress and report shortages promptly to avoid delays.
• Represent the company professionally with clients to protect the brand.

Skills

Reading tape measures

Hand tools

Communication

Physical endurance

Driving record

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship

Tools

Framing tools

Trim carpentry tools

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Residential Carpenter

Williamston, Michigan, United States

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Carpenter – Master Residential Craftsmanship and Transition into Project Leadership

Job Overview

• Company: Odd Fellows Contracting
• Salary/Pay Rate: $25 to $27 per hour (Based on experience) plus Annual Profit Sharing
• Location: Williamston, MI (Serving the Greater Lansing & Mid-Michigan Area)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: High-end residential kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and outdoor living spaces
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver\'s License (with a clean driving record)

The Opportunity

You will serve as a vital, hands-on field professional designed for a motivated, detail-oriented carpenter who wants to grow into a leadership position. Working directly alongside our experienced Project Foremen, you will assist in executing premier residential remodels. This role allows you to learn a proven production process from the ground up and advance your career into construction management with a respected, organized, and growing company that deeply values your work-life balance.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Assist the Project Foreman with all phases of residential remodeling, including demolition, rough framing, cabinet installation, siding, J-channel, and finish trim carpentry.
• Execute precise structural cuts and general construction tasks in strict accordance with project prints, specifications, and client selections.
• Maintain an immaculate, safe, and highly organized jobsite daily, enforcing strict dust management, floor protection, and thorough end-of-day cleanups.
• Proactively anticipate the required tools, fasteners, and materials needed for daily production phases to maximize jobsite efficiency.
• Support the Foreman in coordinating, monitoring, and verifying on-site trade partners and material deliveries.
• Log daily progress updates and report tool or material shortages to the Foreman immediately to maintain a \"no-surprises\" policy and avoid delays.
• Act as a trustworthy primary field representative by maintaining polite, professional interactions with clients to protect the company brand.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience specifically within the residential construction or remodeling fields (framing, trim carpentry, or general remodeling preferred).
• Proven ability to accurately read structural tape measures, interpret basic design layouts, and understand residential building materials.
• Must possess standard personal hand tools and framing/trim pouches (specialized power tools provided).
• Strong communication and organizational skills necessary for managing daily field documentation and client interactions.
• Reliability to execute strenuous physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, navigating tight crawlspaces/attics, and standing for 8-hour shifts.
• Must possess reliable personal transportation to commute to the office, along with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in supervising or coordinating third-party trade partners (subcontractors) on a residential jobsite.
• Completion of a formal carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent residential technical training.
• Advanced layout knowledge across multiple remodeling disciplines, including complex structural additions and custom kitchen/bath built-ins.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay cycle with consistent full-time, year-round work schedules.
• Access to annual company profit-sharing opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan fully provided by the company.
• Available dental and vision insurance options.
• Robust paid time off package including paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Company work van and company fuel card / mileage reimbursement program provided for service area travel.
• All specialized power tools and essential safety equipment provided.
• A clear, defined professional path for career advancement to become a Lead Project Foreman.

About Us

Since 1988, Odd Fellows Contracting has been creating beautiful transformations for homeowners across Greater Lansing. As a full-service design-build remodeling firm, we pride ourselves on a structured, fixed-price process that eliminates surprises and delivers exceptional craftsmanship. Our culture is rooted in professional growth, personal accountability, and a simple promise: Do what you say you are going to do. We foster a supportive environment where careers are built for the long term through dedicated field mentorship and a deep care for our team.

Odd Fellows Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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