Carpenter — Commercial Interiors | Training & Growth

Ritsema; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off and sick time.

401(k) with company match

Tools provided

Uniforms

Training and development

Year-round work

EAP

Job summary

Ritsema Associates in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a dependable Carpenter to join our construction team. This role performs hands‑on carpentry on renovation and building projects, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.

Daily travel between job sites is required. You will read basic construction drawings, use standard carpentry tools, and collaborate with the foreman and crew to ensure timely, quality results.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and team-focused.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry and construction tasks, including drywall hanging and finishing; acoustical ceiling grid installation; exterior insulation; framing and general construction work.
• Use and maintain basic carpentry tools.
• Read tape measures and basic construction drawings.
• Arrive on time and ready to work each day; communicate effectively with the project field leader and team members; represent the company professionally on all jobsites; work independently or collaboratively as needed.

Skills

Math & measurements

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Hand tools handling

Tools

Tools provided

Job description

Ritsema Associates in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a dependable Carpenter to join our construction team. This role performs hands‑on carpentry on renovation and building projects, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.

Daily travel between job sites is required. You will read basic construction drawings, use standard carpentry tools, and collaborate with the foreman and crew to ensure timely, quality results.