Carpenter

Marquis Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP / HSA plan

PPO / FSA plan

Medical: BCBS Illinois

Dental: BCBS Illinois

Vision: EyeMed

Life/AD&D, STD & LTD

401(k) with match

Job summary

Marquis Inc. is seeking an experienced carpenter to read blueprints and build structures on site in Kentucky. You will measure, cut, and fit wood and other materials, install windows, molding, and fixtures, and maintain high safety standards.

The role requires 10 years of carpentry experience, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. Expect varied outdoor conditions and a competitive hourly wage with benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 10 years of carpentry experience.
• Safety conscious; prioritizes safe work practices.
• Reliable and professional communication with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Study specifications in blueprints to plan layout and materials.
• Follow safety rules and keep a clean, safe work area.
• Follow blueprints and building plans to install structures.
• Construct frameworks including wall studs, joists and doorframes.
• Measure, cut, or shape wood and other materials with precision.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

Follow blueprints and building plans.

High quality work installing structures and fixtures such as windows and molding.

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials with high precision.

Construct building frameworks, including wall studs, floor joists, and doorframes.

Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.

Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter’s hand tools, and power tools.

Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard, using paint, hand tools, and paneling.

Work with and/or remove hazardous material.

Perform minor plumbing, tiling, and HVAC.

Qualifications

High School Diploma

10 years of carpentry experience.

Performance driven. Always striving to do your best.

Safety conscious. Making safety a top priority for yourself and your co-workers.

Resourceful. Always looking for opportunities and growing new business.

Honest. Must value doing things right and being respectful in all communication with others.

Working Conditions & Physical requirements

Able to work a flexible work schedule with varying days and hours, including rare call‑ins.

Able to work outdoors in all seasons and work at heights.

Able to climb ladders and stairs and lift up to 100lbs

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; hear and speak; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include correctable vision to complete work in a safe manner.

Benefits & Compensation

The starting wage for this position is $30-40/hour, with potential adjustments based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

• HDHP / HSA Plan with employer contributions
• Traditional PPO Plan / FSA Plan
• Medical: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Dental: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Vision-Voluntary: EyeMed
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Company Match: Fidelity
• Paid Time Off: Based upon years of service
• Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays

Marquis operates federally regulated ethanol production facilities subject to extensive legal and safety requirements from the U.S. Department of Transportation, OSHA, EPA, and TTB, which supersede Illinois law to the extent they conflict. To comply, Marquis maintains a drug-free workplace and enforces a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy through pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion testing of all employees. Every applicant who receives a conditional offer must pass a drug and controlled-substances screening as a condition of hire.