Carpenter Pre-Apprentice

Cianbro; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Periodic wage increases

Development programs

Paycheck while learning

Job summary

Cianbro in Kittery, Maine, is seeking participants for Carpentry roles where they will learn essential skills in a team-oriented environment. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in various carpentry tasks including formwork, scaffolding, and equipment operation.

Participants will have opportunities for wage increases based on performance and can progress towards journey-level proficiency in their trades. Cianbro promotes an inclusive workplace as an employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Participants must be willing to learn and work as a team.
• No prior experience is required; just a commitment to learning.
• A focus on safety practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn carpentry skills such as formwork and scaffolding.
• Assist with specific trade tasks on the job site.
• Operate equipment like aerial lifts and forklifts.

Skills

Basic measurements

Use of hand and power tools

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Power tools

Job description

Craft Professionals

Selected participants will begin on the jobsite. Their focus will be on learning to work as a team, safe work practices, and developing the fundamental skills needed to assist with a specific trade.

Carpentry – Participants learn about carpenter formwork, scaffolding, finishing concrete, tying rebar, metal and wood stud wall framing and building stair stringers, among other general carpentry skills.

In addition to the items above, all participants will learn how to take basic measurements, the proper use of hand and power tools, and equipment operation (aerial, scissor, and forklift).

Based on performance, these new team members will have the opportunity to receive periodic wage increases and endorsements into one of Cianbro's development programs. Team members will continue to earn a paycheck while they learn and progress towards achieving journey‑level proficiency and journey‑level wages.

Location: Pittsfield, Maine. Travel is required.

Cianbro is an employee‑owned, tobacco‑free, equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.