Carpenter / Framer Construction Worker

Aerotek; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking skilled carpenters and wood framers to join their team focused on wood framing for large-scale commercial projects. The role offers an opportunity to be part of a crew working on exciting constructions, providing a path to grow in the commercial construction field.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• Prior carpentry or apprentice experience on wood framing projects (1+ years required).
• Comfortable working at heights of 5+ stories.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform wood framing for commercial projects, including cutting and trimming.
• Engage in multi-family and commercial wood framing projects.
• Collaborate with a team and report to a foreman.

Skills

General construction knowledge

Strong work ethic

Ability to work independently

Education

Trade school education

Tools

Hand tools

Steel toed boots

Job description

Job Title : Carpenter / Framer Construction Worker

Job Description

We are seeking skilled carpenters and wood framers to join our team, focusing on wood framing for large-scale commercial projects. This role involves tasks such as framing, trimming, cutting, and nailing wood. This job requires a tool belt, hammer, speed square, chalk line, tape measure, and steel toed boots. We are paying $18 to $22 an hour for entry level candidates that want to get their foot in the door with a growing commercial company.

Responsibilities

• Perform wood framing for commercial projects, including cutting, trimming, and nailing.
• Assist in stair and rafter cutting, and the installation of pre-fab wall panels and trusses.
• Engage in multi-family and commercial wood framing projects.
• Collaborate with a team and report to a foreman for daily tasks.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to learn and face challenges.
• General construction knowledge and experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Experience in commercial construction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Wood framing experience is highly advantageous.
• Prior carpentry or apprentice experience on wood framing projects (1+ years required).
• Trade school education or training is considered.
• Comfortable working at heights of 5+ stories.
• Ability to supply personal basic hand tools, work boots, hard hat, tool belt, chalk line, 25 FT tape measure, speed square, cat paw, and framing hammer.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that specializes in constructing large-scale condo units, assisted living facilities, and multi-family residential projects. Experience the satisfaction of building 100% new constructions with a focus on quality and innovation in the New England area.

Work in a dynamic commercial construction site with a team-oriented atmosphere. You will be part of a 'crew' consisting of 3-5 members, reporting to a foreman for daily assignments. Projects are located in the Worcester area, with potential travel up to 60 miles to various sites. Reliable transportation is essential, and carpooling options may be available. The environment requires resilience and a thick skin when interacting with other trades.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Worcester, Massachusetts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $22.50 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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