Journeyman Civil Carpenter — Blueprint-Driven, ESOP Benefits

Austin-Industrial; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with matching

Employee-Owned (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Decatur, IL is hiring a Civil Carpenter. The role requires 3–5 years of journeyman carpentry experience and skill in reading blueprints.

You will construct, install, and repair structures using wood, plywood, and wallboard with hand and power tools, while following established safety practices. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, shaping materials, erecting forms, maintaining records, and ensuring site safety.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years journeyman-level carpentry experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and simple layouts.
• Knowledge of construction trades, practices, procedures, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints to prepare layout and determine materials.
• Shape or cut materials to measurements using hand tools or saws.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean job site.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, and ramps.
• Repair or replace damaged parts using hand tools.
• Maintain records and report progress on site.
• Verify trueness of structure and set grade.
• Place and finish concrete; install reinforcing bars.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Structural design

Hand tools

Power tools

Construction knowledge

Safety rules

Job description

Austin Industrial in Decatur, IL is hiring a Civil Carpenter. The role requires 3–5 years of journeyman carpentry experience and skill in reading blueprints.

You will construct, install, and repair structures using wood, plywood, and wallboard with hand and power tools, while following established safety practices. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, shaping materials, erecting forms, maintaining records, and ensuring site safety.