Carpenter – Metal Framing & Interior Finishing

Blue Industries; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

401k after 1 year

Paid time off & Holidays

Vehicle/mileage and gas allowance

Job summary

Blue Line Drywall & Insulation, a leading contractor in New Jersey, seeks skilled carpenters with experience in metal stud framing. The role offers competitive pay of $25-40/hr based on experience, with additional benefits including medical insurance and a 401k plan. You will be responsible for laying out and installing metal framing, as well as hanging drywall and finish carpentry.

Candidates should have reliable transportation, a strong work ethic, and experience in commercial multifamily construction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of metal stud framing experience in commercial or multifamily construction.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to job sites.
• Ability to work at heights and use scaffolding/lifts.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and install light-gauge metal framing.
• Frame structural and non-structural assemblies to spec.
• Hang drywall and perform finish carpentry as needed.

Skills

Metal stud framing experience

Light-gauge metal framing methods

Proficiency with metal-cutting tools

Ability to read construction drawings

Strong work ethic

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Metal-cutting tools

Screw guns

Standard hand and power tools

Job description

Company: Blue Line Drywall & Insulation
Location: Central / Northern / Jersey Shore (with project work across NJ, PA, and select NY markets)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25-40/hr. based on experience

About Blue Line

Blue Line Drywall & Insulation is a leading full-service interior finishing contractor with nearly 35 years of operating history. We're a family-owned business that has built a market-leading reputation across New Jersey by delivering drywall, metal framing, insulation, and a growing range of interior trades on multifamily, commercial, healthcare, educational, and institutional projects.

We partner with top developers and general contractors who count on us for quality work, schedule reliability, and a crew that takes pride in what it builds. As we grow our finish carpentry and framing capabilities, we're looking for skilled carpenters to grow with us.

What You'll Do

• Lay out and install light-gauge metal framing — the core of the role — including metal stud partitions, walls, soffits, bulkheads, ceilings, and architecturally complex layouts
• Frame structural and non-structural assemblies to spec, maintaining dimensional accuracy and plumb/level tolerances
• Hang drywall and assist with close-in to keep interior scopes on schedule
• Perform finish carpentry as needed: install doors, frames, trim, and hardware
• Read and work from blueprints, shop drawings, and field measurements
• Coordinate with field supervisors and other trades (MEP, ceilings, drywall) to maintain sequencing and quality
• Operate metal-cutting tools, screw guns, and layout equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with OSHA standards

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of metal stud framing experience in commercial or multifamily construction
• Strong working knowledge of light-gauge metal framing methods, layout, and assemblies
• Proficiency with metal-cutting tools, screw guns, and standard hand and power tools of the trade
• Ability to read construction drawings and take accurate measurements
• Comfortable working at heights and on scaffolding/lifts
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to job sites across the region
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a team-first attitude
• Drywall and finish carpentry experience a plus
• OSHA 10/30 a plus (we can support certification)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• $25 - $40/hr. based on experience
• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• 401k after 1 year of employment
• Paid time off & Holidays
• Vehicle/mileage, gas allowance, etc.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed, or reach out to Rebecca at [e-mail].

Blue Line Drywall & Insulation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.