Carpenter - Cincinnati, OH

Messer Construction Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a skilled construction team member to install doors and windows, layout stairs, and read blueprints on active building sites.

This employee-owned company emphasizes quality, safety, and collaborative problem solving across complex commercial projects. The role requires at least five years of construction experience, reliable transportation, and willingness to work within a 50‑mile radius under varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of construction experience.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Willing to work within a 50-mile radius.
• Able to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install doors and hardware as directed.
• Install windows and perform layout for stairs.
• Read blueprints and perform layout calculations.
• Form and place concrete footings and piers.
• Pump, place and finish concrete.
• Place concrete slabs and decks.
• Operate crane signals and rigging.
• Communicate instructions accurately in writing and verbally.
• Organize tasks to follow project schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States
Company: Messer Construction Co.
Date Posted: Aug 4, 2026

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional officeslocatedacross the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

What You Will Do:

• Installation of doors; drill and set door hardware
• Installation of windows
• Layout for stairs and common rafters
• Read blueprints,utilizeappropriate mathskillsand perform layout
• Form and place concrete footings, piers,wallsand columns
• Pump, place and finish techniques
• Placement of concrete, slab on grade and elevated decks
• Crane signals and rigging
• Effectively communicate and understand both verbal and written instructions
• Ability to organize, sequence and perform assigned tasks within schedule

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years’ experience in construction
• Candidates must have reliable transportation
• Be willing to work within a 50-mile radius
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Makeyourscount with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bringthe determination.Let’sbuild something great together.

All Messer employeesare required tocomply withour Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment.Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexualorientationor gender identity.