Carpentry & Finishing Carpenter - Wichita, KS

Midwest Drywall Co., Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annuity

Vacation savings

Training opportunities

Job summary

Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. is seeking skilled Commercial Carpenters to join our Wichita team. You will install, finish, and repair drywall, metal studs, ceilings, and partitions in commercial buildings according to project specs.

Applicants should be proficient with hand and power tools, read blueprints, and work safely in an active construction environment. Union-based benefits include health insurance, annuity, vacation savings, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Drywall Carpenter or drywall installer in commercial construction.
• Proficiency with drywall materials, techniques, and industry standards.
• Ability to lift heavy drywall sheets and work at heights; physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install and finish drywall, metal studs, ceilings, and partitions per project specs.
• Layout and install metal framing and related components.
• Finish drywall with taping, mudding, sanding, patching, texturing.
• Read blueprints and drawings for accurate installation.
• Maintain safety and keep site clean.

Skills

Drywall Installation

Finishing

Blueprints

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Safety

Teamwork

Travel

Tools

Lifts

Measuring Tools

Job description

Carpentry & Finishing Carpenter - Wichita, KS

About the Company:

Founded in 1972,Midwest Drywall, an employee-owned company, is a leading contractor of panelengineering, fabrication, installation, EIFS/plaster, metal-studs, drywall,specialty ceilings and finish carpentry. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas,Midwest Drywall’s 350+ employees serve customers in the Midwest region andthroughout the United States and has developed a reputation of excellence,providing specialty services to some of the most iconic commercial projects.Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. works hard to provide a culture where people will notonly enjoy the stability of long term employment, but also have the opportunityfor growth. Compensation and benefits that are consistent with our leadershipposition in the industry. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) strivingto provide long-term employment opportunities for all.

We are affiliatedwith the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and The International Painters andAllied Trades with multiple collective bargaining agreements in place.

Job Description:

Midwest Drywall isseeking skilled and experienced Commercial Carpenters to join our team. As aCommercial Carpenter, you will be responsible for constructing, installing, andrepairing structures in commercial buildings. Your precision, attention to detail,and ability to work efficiently will be critical to the success of ourprojects.

Responsibilities:

• Installation: Measure, cut,install, and finish drywall, metal studs, ceilings, partitions, backing,and related materials in commercial construction projects. Ensureinstallations are completed accurately and in accordance with projectspecifications.
• Framing and Layout: Performlayout and installation of metal framing and related components. Work withforemen, carpenters, superintendents, and other trades to ensure properdimensions, elevations, alignment, and sequencing of work.
• Drywall Finishing: Performdrywall finishing activities, including taping, mudding, sanding,patching, texturing, and preparing surfaces for paint or other finishes.Ensure finished surfaces meet project and company quality standards.
• Repairs and Patching: Repairdamaged or uneven surfaces by patching and replacing drywall as needed.
• Reading Blueprints: Interpretand work from blueprints and drawings to ensure accurate drywall and othermaterial installation.
• Materials and Equipment:Safely use and maintain hand tools, power tools, lifts, and otherequipment required for drywall, framing, ceiling, and finishingactivities. Assist with material handling and ensure materials are usedefficiently to minimize waste.
• Health and Safety: Complywith safety regulations and procedures to maintain a safe workingenvironment for yourself and others. Ensure the job site is clean and tidyafter completing tasks.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Preferred experience as aCommercial Drywall Carpenter, Drywall Installer, Finisher, or similar rolein commercial construction
• Proficiency in using varioushand and power tools related to drywall installation and finishing.
• Strong knowledge of drywallmaterials, techniques, and industry standards.
• Physical strength and staminato handle heavy drywall sheets and perform repetitive tasks, includinglifting, bending, standing, climbing, and working at heights as required.
• Good communication skills towork effectively with other team members on the construction site.
• Ability to work safely andefficiently in an active commercial construction environment.
• Willingness to travel to andwork at various project locations as required.

Benefits areprovided through union membership and may include health insurance, annuity,vacation savings and continued training opportunities. Upon initiation thelocal business agent will provide further information regarding union benefitsand eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA Accommodation

MidwestDrywall is an equal opportunity employer. The Company provides reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them toperform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create anundue hardship. This job description is intended to describe the general natureand level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties,responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.

Employee Acknowledgment

Iacknowledge that I have received and reviewed this job description. Iunderstand that it may be revised at any time and that I am responsible forperforming the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable.

E-Verify:

MidwestDrywall participates in the E-Verify program to verify employment eligibilityof our employees. E-verify compares information provided on the Form I-9 todata from the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social SecurityAdministration to confirm an individual’s eligibility to work in the US.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.