Construction Carpenter (Journeyman)

Appvion, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Appvion, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Construction Carpenter in Appleton, Wisconsin. In this role, you will work on various projects including cabinetry and facility repairs while ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Your expertise will directly support plant operations by enhancing workplace safety and assisting with maintenance tasks. This role requires strong carpentry skills and the ability to effectively manage materials for projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Class A Construction Journeyperson accreditation preferred.
• Strong skills in cabinetry, rough carpentry, and general construction techniques.
• Ability to perform concrete work, light steel fabrication, and acetylene cutting.
• Experience reading work orders and collaborating with engineering, maintenance planners, and area leaders.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage materials, purchasing, and inventory for projects and shop operations.
• Dependable team player with initiative and a commitment to safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry and construction work including cabinetry, framing, and general building repairs.
• Complete concrete and steel construction projects, including pouring floors and fabricating small steel structures.
• Maintain campus infrastructure by repairing doors, installing glass, and supporting facility improvements.
• Plan and coordinate work orders, collaborating with engineering and production teams.
• Source and purchase project materials, maintain shop inventory, and manage job‑related expenses.
• Support plant operations and seasonal needs, including snow removal and furniture moves.
• Maintain and operate the paint shop, including spray equipment and booth maintenance.

Skills

Cabinetry

Rough carpentry

Concrete work

Light steel fabrication

Acetylene cutting

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A Construction Journeyperson accreditation

Tools

Personal carpentry tools

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Why This Role?

Join a hands-on maintenance team where your craftsmanship and problem-solving skills directly support plant operations and facility improvements. As a Journeyman Construction Carpenter, you’ll work on a wide variety of projects from cabinetry and structural carpentry to facility repairs and fabrication, all while helping maintain a safe, efficient, and well-functioning manufacturing environment.

Your Impact

In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining and improving plant facilities, equipment areas, and workspaces. Your work will support production operations, enhance workplace safety, and help ensure the campus remains functional and well maintained. You’ll partner with internal teams and outside contractors while bringing practical solutions to construction, repair, and facility projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform carpentry and construction work including cabinetry, framing, shelving, stairways, room finishing, and general building repairs.
• Complete concrete and steel construction projects, including pouring floors, bases, foundations, and fabricating small steel structures.
• Maintain campus infrastructure by repairing doors, installing glass, building scaffolding, and supporting facility improvements.
• Plan and coordinate work orders by reviewing daily requests, collaborating with engineering and production teams, and closing completed work in D365.
• Source and purchase project materials, maintain shop inventory, and manage job‑related expenses and receipts through Concur.
• Support plant operations and seasonal needs, including snow removal, furniture moves, signage installation, and supply distribution.
• Maintain and operate the paint shop, including spray equipment, paint inventory, booth maintenance, and preparing parts and facility items for painting.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Class A Construction Journeyperson accreditation preferred.
• Strong skills in cabinetry, rough carpentry, and general construction techniques.
• Ability to perform concrete work, light steel fabrication, and acetylene cutting.
• Experience reading work orders and collaborating with engineering, maintenance planners, and area leaders.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage materials, purchasing, and inventory for projects and shop operations.
• Must supply and maintain personal carpentry tools in accordance with department tool policy.
• Dependable team player with initiative and a commitment to safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to emergency maintenance needs when required.

Who We Are:

M2S Group is a leader in materials science and engineered coatings, bringing together four innovative companies: Nekoosa, Appvion, Decorative Films, and Iconex. Together, we deliver six specialized solutions across application tapes, carbonless paper, architectural window films, direct thermal products, extruded films, and specialty print media.

Our culture is guided by four core values: Safety First, Growth Focused, Be Authentic, and Win Together. These values shape how we collaborate, how we innovate, and how we make an impact every day.

The Fine Print

A post-offer background check and drug screen are required.

M2S Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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