Carpenter – Metal Framing & Interior Finishing

Blue Line Drywall & Builders; 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 allowance

Job summary

Blue Line Drywall & Insulation, based in New Jersey, seeks experienced carpenters to join their team. The role involves laying out and installing light-gauge metal framing, performing finish carpentry, and collaborating with other trades to ensure projects are completed on schedule.

Compensation ranges from $25 to $40 per hour based on experience. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan after one year of employment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of metal stud framing experience in commercial or multifamily construction.
• Comfortable working at heights and on scaffolding/lifts.
• Strong work ethic and team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and install light-gauge metal framing including partitions and ceilings.
• Frame structural assemblies while maintaining accuracy.
• Read and work from blueprints and shop drawings.

Skills

Metal stud framing experience

Proficiency with metal-cutting tools

Attention to detail

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Screw guns

Layout equipment

Job description

Job Overview

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.