Carpenter

onni; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Onni is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our Chicago-area union team. The role requires CRCC apprenticeship or journeyman-level carpentry experience, active Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters membership or eligibility, and proficiency in framing and drywall techniques.

You will read blueprints, install metal stud framing, drywall, door frames, ceilings, and trim, while maintaining safety and coordination with foremen and trades. Strong attendance and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CRCC-recognized apprenticeship program, or equivalent journeyman-level carpentry experience.
• Active member in good standing with the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, or eligible for union referral.
• Proficiency with framing and drywall hanging tools and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Install metal stud framing for walls, soffits, and bulkheads per approved drawings.
• Hang drywall/gypsum board on walls and ceilings to specification.
• Install door frames, hardware, and finish trim as required.
• Install suspended ceiling grid and acoustic ceiling tile systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, layout lines, and project specifications.
• Safely operate hand and power tools in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and OSHA standards.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and sequencing with the Foreman and other trades.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Report material or equipment needs and any safety concerns to the Foreman.

Skills

Apprenticeship

Union member

Framing & drywall

Blueprint reading

Reliability

Education

CRCC apprenticeship or journeyman carpentry

Tools

Framing tools

Drywall hanging tools

Job description

Inline Drywall Illinois, Inc. is a union commercial drywall and carpentry contractor operating in the Chicago metropolitan area. The Company is a signatory contractor to the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters (CRCC) collective bargaining agreement. The Carpenter performs metal stud framing, drywall hanging, ceiling grid installation, and finish carpentry on commercial construction projects in accordance with plans, specifications, and union work rules.

What Will You Do?

• Install metal stud framing for walls, soffits, and bulkheads per approved drawings
• Hang drywall/gypsum board on walls and ceilings to specification
• Install door frames, hardware, and finish trim as required
• Install suspended ceiling grid and acoustic ceiling tile systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, layout lines, and project specifications
• Safely operate hand and power tools in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and OSHA standards
• Coordinate daily work assignments and sequencing with the Foreman and other trades
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Report material or equipment needs and any safety concerns to the Foreman

What You Bring

• Completion of a CRCC-recognized apprenticeship program, or equivalent journeyman-level carpentry experience
• Active member in good standing with the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, or eligible for union referral
• Proficiency with framing and drywall hanging tools and techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Reliable attendance and ability to work as part of a crew

Salary Range:

Carpenter pay rates per the CRCC CBA

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.

About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.