Journeyman Carpenter: Finish Carpentry & Formwork Pro

Mortenson Construction; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Carpenter Journeyman to provide skilled craftsmanship for formwork, finish carpentry and drywall on projects in Portland, Oregon. You will study blueprints, measure materials, and set up frames to build structures.

The role requires completion of an apprenticeship and union-specific training; you must read plans, operate carpentry tools safely, work with precision, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program.
• Union-specific training required.
• Ability to read blueprints and measure accurately.
• Precise hand workmanship and reading plans.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints to determine material needs.
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, slabs, columns, drywall).
• Set door frames, hang doors, and install hardware.
• Complete finish carpentry tasks (toilet accessories, handrails, corner guards, partitions, lockers, cabinets, countertops, wall paneling, coffered ceilings, running trim).
• Build relationships across teams and organizational levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Active listening

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship program

Union specific training

Tools

Table saws

Radial arm saws

Belt & disc sanders

Drill presses

Fall protection equipment

Form systems

Rigging

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Carpenter Journeyman to provide skilled craftsmanship for formwork, finish carpentry and drywall on projects in Portland, Oregon. You will study blueprints, measure materials, and set up frames to build structures.

The role requires completion of an apprenticeship and union-specific training; you must read plans, operate carpentry tools safely, work with precision, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver quality workmanship.