Carpenter

Skillit; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid safety training

PPE provided

Toolbox talks

Job summary

Skillit in Temple, TX is seeking a hands-on Carpenter for active commercial projects. You will read plans, lay out work, cut and install lumber and finish materials, and repair or replace structures on site.

Expect to work in varied weather, climb ladders and operate lifts while following strict safety rules. The role requires OSHA-10, ability to read blueprints, and proven carpentry experience on commercial sites.

Qualifications

• Commercial carpentry experience on frame and finish work.
• Ability to read blueprints and lay out sites.
• Comfortable lifting 50+ lbs and working at heights.
• OSHA-10 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Build and install guardrails, walls, floors, doors and cabinets per plans.
• Read blueprints and layout plans; measure and cut lumber/materials.
• Operate hand and power tools and maintain site safety.
• Inspect and repair damaged structures; manage material inventory.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout & measuring

Tool operation

Safety compliance

Commercial carpentry

Education

Journeyman carpenter credential

Tools

Saw

Drill

Sander

Pneumatic tools

Boom lift

Job description

About this roleWork as a Carpenter based in Temple, TX performing general carpentry on active commercial jobsites. You'll read plans, lay out work, cut and install lumber and finish materials, and repair or replace damaged structures. Daily work includes building guardrails, steps, ramps, walls, floors, doors and cabinets using hand and power tools. This is hands-on, site-based work in indoor and outdoor conditions. Expect to climb ladders and scaffolds and operate boom or scissor lifts as required. Strong attention to safety is required - participate in pre-task plans, toolbox talks and jobsite safety inspections. OSHA-10 is required for this role; advancement toward foreman roles (OSHA-30) is available for qualified carpenters.What you'll doBuild and install guardrails, steps, ramps, walls, floors, doors and cabinets to plan specificationsRead blueprints and layout plans; measure accurately and cut lumber/materials to sizeOperate hand and power tools (saws, drills, sanders, pneumatic tools) and small mechanical equipmentInspect and repair damaged structures and fixtures; evaluate lumber grade and material conditionMaintain tool and material inventory, perform delivery load counts and general site cleanupWork safely at heights on ladders, scaffolds, boom lifts and scissor lifts; participate in pre-task plans and toolbox talksWhat we're looking forProven carpentry experience on commercial construction projects (frame and finish work)Ability to read blueprints, perform basic site layout and accurate measuring/cuttingSkilled with hand and power tools, saws and common site equipmentComfortable lifting and moving materials (can lift over 50 lbs with assistance) and working at heightsOSHA-10 certification required and strict adherence to site safety proceduresReliable transportation to local sites and ability to work in varying weather and jobsite conditionsQualificationsOSHA-10 (required)OSHA-30 (preferred for foreman/lead roles)Journeyman carpenter credential or equivalent commercial carpentry experience (preferred)Forklift certification (preferred)Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (preferred)What we offerPaid site safety training and regular toolbox talks (OSHA-focused)PPE provided for job tasks; respirator fit testing when requiredStable, project-based work in and around Temple, TX with varied commercial projectsHands-on skills development and clear advancement path toward foreman roles (OSHA-30)Supportive jobsite safety oversight and routine safety inspectionsReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.