Carpentry & Framing Intern | Off-Site Construction

Drexel Building Supply, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Professional growth

Team Blue culture

50% clothing discount

Job summary

Drexel Building Supply, Inc. offers a Carpentry & Framing Intern opportunity across Wisconsin. You will assist with panelized walls, trusses, floors, and roofs while learning from experienced crews in both field and plant settings.

The internship runs 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, starting May 2026 and ending August 2026. SHU day is in Campbellsport with placement around Madison and regional sites.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or certification in construction-related field.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with light framing and panelized walls.
• Learn layout and measurement techniques.
• Work on-site and transition to plant operations.
• Maintain safety and organized work areas.
• Travel daily to project locations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication

Education

Carpentry/Construction degree pursuit

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

The Drexel Way

We don't just sell lumber, we Supply. Happiness. Drexel Building Supply is Team Member-owned and community-driven. With six retail hubs and three manufacturing plants across Wisconsin, we've been named a Wisconsin Top Workplace every year since 2011! Why? Because we hire for heart, train for skill, and live by our 11 core values — the backbone of what drives Team Blue to success. When you join our team, you aren't just an intern — you're an owner!

The Mission

As a Carpentry & Framing Intern, your mission is to turn the manufacturing industry upside down, build incredible products, and supply happiness on job sites throughout Wisconsin. Driven by our core values, you will bring an enthusiastic, winning attitude to off-site carpentry and modern framing methods. Working alongside experienced crews, you will master the setting of panelized walls, trusses, floors, and roofs while gaining real-world experience in both field assembly and plant manufacturing. Through precision, teamwork, and strong communication, you will directly support our team in delivering exceptional structures and experience firsthand what it means to be part of Team Blue!

About the Internship

• Schedule & Hours: In-person internship running 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday.
• Timeline: Begins May 2026 and concludes August 2026.
• SHU Day & Location: The first day of the internship, Supply Happiness University, takes place at Drexel Building Supply in Campbellsport (110 E Main St., Campbellsport, WI). Note: Transportation for the SHU day is not provided and must be arranged by the intern.
• Summer Placement: After the SHU day, interns report to their summer-long placement determined by the Drexel People and Talent Team and the intern (focused around the Madison area and regional job sites).

Defining the Role

• Panelized Assembly & Framing: Assist with light framing on residential and commercial projects, setting panelized walls, floors, trusses, and roofs under guided mentorship and support.
• Layout & Measurement: Measure and mark cut lines accurately on materials using tape measures, rulers, marking gauges, chalk lines, and common carpenter hand/power tools.
• On-Site & Plant Operations: Work hands-on across job sites and transition into manufacturing plant operations as needed.
• Site Stewardship: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, including job sites, company vehicles, trailers, and staging areas.
• Adaptability & Travel: Travel daily to project locations and stay comfortable working in varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Safety First: Actively participate in all safety programs and adhere strictly to company safety rules, PPE requirements, and regulations.

What Success Looks Like

• Craftsmanship & Precision: High attention to detail in measurements, panel placement, and structural alignment.
• Field & Tool Mastery: Rapid development in off-site modular construction techniques, carpentry fundamentals, and safe operation of power/hand tools.
• Proactive Collaboration: Clear, respectful communication with crew leaders, team members, and trade partners on active job sites.
• Teamwork & Culture: Energetic alignment with Drexel's 11 core values, showing up with an uber-positive attitude and a "Supply. Happiness." mindset.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education & Field of Study: Currently pursuing a degree, diploma, or technical certification in Construction Management, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Residential Building, or a related trade field.
• Physical Capabilities: Ordinary ambulatory skills — standing, walking, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and safely lifting/manipulating weights ranging from 5 to 100 lbs. Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity.
• Core Strengths: Dependable, detail-oriented team player with an energetic attitude, good spatial awareness, and strong communication skills.
• Experience & Licensure: Previous exposure to framing, construction, building materials, or power tools is a plus. Valid Wisconsin Driver's License required.

The Drexel Advantage

• The Wealth-Builder (Ownership): Gain hands-on exposure to a Team Member-owned ESOP culture where everyone wins together.
• Professional Growth: Hands-on experience working directly with industry experts on real-world projects.
• Team Blue Culture: Fun, supportive work environment recognized as a Top Workplace every year since 2011!
• Clothing Discount: Drexel pays 50% of your apparel items that you order from the Drexel clothing website.

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