Carpenter: Wood Frameworks, Doors & Finishes

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova in the United States is seeking a skilled carpenter to measure, cut, and shape wood and other materials for building frameworks. You will construct walls, floors, and doorframes, inspect and replace damaged components, and guide laborers on site.

You will participate in kaizen and 5S lean activities, supporting continuous improvement while maintaining safety and teamwork. The role requires formal training and journeyman credentials, with a strong manufacturing background.

Qualifications

• A.A.S. two-year degree or equivalent in applicable field of study.
• Military advanced training in applicable field.
• Journeyman credentials in applicable field.
• 5+ Years Experience in a Manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Installs forms, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials.
• Fits and installs window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using a carpenter’s level, plumb bob, and laser levels. Fits, sands, installs doors and windows including trim and hardware.
• Studies specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Builds or repairs cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools.
• Constructs and sets stair work.
• Prepares sub floor and applies finished flooring.
• Assembles and fastens materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repairs or replaces them using tools.
• Inspects ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
• Walls and Partitions – Lays out, cuts, assembles, erects, and applies materials and component parts.
• Ceilings – Lays out, cuts, assembles and installs materials and component parts: hangers, channels, furring and backing boards.
• Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned.
• Cleans up worksite debris.
• Work at heights in scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Operate forklift trucks for material movement and unloading of deliveries.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Order materials and parts for job execution.
• Use current CMMS work order system to process and complete job assignments.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision while supporting lean initiatives and maintaining a team-oriented approach.

Education

A.A.S. degree

Military advanced training

Journeyman credentials

Job description

GE Vernova in the United States is seeking a skilled carpenter to measure, cut, and shape wood and other materials for building frameworks. You will construct walls, floors, and doorframes, inspect and replace damaged components, and guide laborers on site.

You will participate in kaizen and 5S lean activities, supporting continuous improvement while maintaining safety and teamwork. The role requires formal training and journeyman credentials, with a strong manufacturing background.