Carpenter - Dayton, OH

Messer Construction Co.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Dayton, OH is seeking experienced construction professionals to join our team. You will install doors and windows, read blueprints, and lay out stairs and rafters as part of our hands-on building projects.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and precise workmanship across diverse sites. We value employee ownership and a long-standing commitment to delivering quality construction and client experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in construction.
• Reliable transportation and a willingness to work within a 50-mile radius.
• Ability to work in varying seasonal and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Installation of doors; drill and set door hardware
• Installation of windows
• Layout for stairs and common rafters
• Read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills and perform layout
• Form and place concrete footings, piers, walls and 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

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout & math

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Dayton, OH, United States
Company: Messer Construction Co.
Date Posted: Oct 1, 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 offices located across 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, utilize appropriate math skills and perform layout
• Form and place concrete footings, piers, walls and 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: Make yours count 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 bring the determination. Let’s build something great together.

All Messer employees are required to comply with our 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 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, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Messer is committed to a diverse workforce.