Framing Technician (Entry-Level | Career Growth Opportunity)

84 Lumber; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Hands-on training

Local work—no overnight travel

Job summary

84 Lumber in Wilmington, NC is hiring a Framing Technician (Entry-Level) to support residential framing projects and quality inspections. This role offers a clear growth path into Install Manager positions and a promotes-from-within culture, with hands-on training and local work with no overnight travel.

The successful candidate will perform daily field reviews, inspections, and light framing duties, work well in a team, and be ready for long-term advancement opportunities in our career

Qualifications

• 3+ years in residential framing installation or related leadership roles.
• Basic understanding of residential framing methods, construction tools, and job-site safety practices.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, scopes of work, and project information.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing job site conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials in a physically demanding work environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential framing products and companion products according to customer blueprints, local building code, company standards and project scopes/specifications.
• Verify materials and equipment needed for installation projects.
• Inspect appropriate materials and installation methods for assigned projects.
• Perform safety inspections of crews, equipment, and maintain a safe organized work environment.
• Accurately complete required paperwork and project documentation.
• Work closely with team members and supervisors to ensure quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Residential framing

Crew leadership

Reading blueprints

Safety practices

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Framing Technician (Entry-Level | Career Growth Opportunity)

Looking to build a career instead of just working another job? We're looking for motivated individuals with residential wood framing, quality control, and crew management experience who want to grow their skills and advance their careers. This position is more than a technician role. It is a career-development opportunity designed to prepare high-performing employees for advancement into our Install Manager positions.

Why Join Us?

• Clear path for advancement into leadership positions
• Promote-from-within culture
• Hands-on training and ongoing skill development
• Local work with no overnight travel
• Opportunity to learn from experienced construction professionals
• Stable, full-time employment with long-term career potential

Position Summary

The Framing Technician is responsible for daily field review/updates, completion/quality inspections, and light framing punch when needed. The ideal candidate has residential framing experience, enjoys working in a team environment, is bi-lingual in English and Spanish, and is looking for a long-term opportunity with significant growth potential.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspect residential framing products and companion products according to customer blueprints, local building code, company standards and project scopes/specifications
• Verify materials and equipment needed for installation projects
• Inspect appropriate materials and installation methods for assigned projects
• Perform safety inspections of crews, equipment, and maintain a safe organized work environment
• Accurately complete required paperwork and project documentation
• Work closely with team members and supervisors to ensure quality workmanship and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of residential framing installation, crew leadership or project management
• Basic understanding of residential framing methods, construction tools, and job site safety practices
• Ability to use common hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, scopes of work, and project information
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing job site conditions
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials in a physically demanding work environment (as needed)

Additional Information

• Full-time hourly position
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card provided for required daily travel
• Eligible for Incentives after 90 days
• Training and development opportunities provided

Career Growth Opportunity

This role is designed as a steppingstone to leadership within our organization. Employees who demonstrate strong performance, leadership potential, and a commitment to excellence may have opportunities to advance into positions such as:

• Install Field Superintendent
• Framing Install Manager
• Area Production Manager

We are committed to developing our people and providing the training, mentorship, and opportunities needed to build successful careers. Start your career with a company that invests in your future and rewards hard work, dedication, and leadership.

Responsibilities

Completion of prep work for needed materials per installation. Installation of product and companion products. Loads and unloads, completes safety checks and basic maintenance and care of trucks. Completes warehouse duties including stocking, inventory counts, cleanups, unloading of semi's etc. Handles job cleanup. Completes paperwork required for reporting time worked, materials loaded, returned inventory, used supplies, etc. Maintains a safe working environment by obeying all safety rules as outlined in the Safety Program. Some local travel required, no overnight travel.

Qualifications

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables and standardized situations.