Carpenter

Lee Contracting, Inc; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship training

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contribution

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Safety bonus

ESOP

Travel incentive

Holiday bonus

Company tools

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting in Pontiac, MI is seeking an experienced carpenter to join our commercial construction team. You will lay out, install doors and hardware, millwork, interior painting, and read blueprints to ensure accurate, high-quality installations.

You will mentor apprentices on smaller projects, support foremen, maintain job site safety, and handle loading/unloading materials. A valid driver’s license and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years carpentry experience in commercial setting
• Ability to work with all personality types
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Self-directed and can work independently
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from foreman and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Ability to lead an apprentice on smaller projects
• Support apprentices, other carpenters, and foreman on various small/large projects
• Understanding design layouts and blueprints
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Fuel and wash department vehicles

Skills

Carpentry

Tools

Wood working tools

Metal working tools

Job description

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available.

We are proud to offer our employees:

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• Company provided tools
• And so much more!

Responsibilities:

• Follow instructions from foreman and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Ability to lead an apprentice on smaller projects
• Support apprentices, other carpenters, and foreman on various small/large projects
• Understanding design layouts and blueprints
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Fuel and wash department vehicles

Requirements:

• Job Layout
• Set Doors (Jams and swing doors)
• Door Hardware
• Ceiling Layout and Installation
• Millwork
• Interior Painting
• 3-4 years carpentry experience in the commercial setting
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Self-directed and can work independently
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Requirements:

• PEMB (Pre-engineered metal building)
• Drywall finishing
• Roof penetration and curbs
• Masonry skills
• Stick Welding
• Torch cutting
• Building Code Application
• Aerial - Lift Operation - Boom Lift
• Aerial - Lift Operation - Scissor Lift
• Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000#
• Basic Operation of trucks and equipment
• Trailer Loading and securing of construction material
• Mobile crane certified and & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO - Preferred)

Tool experience:

• Wood working tools - Circular saw, hand saw, power drills, etc.
• Metal Working tools - hand saw, bandsaw, grinders, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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