Lead Carpenter for Veteran Care Projects

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a qualified carpenter to lead a woodworking team in shops and on job sites. The position requires ability to interpret blueprints, layouts, and building codes, and to enforce safety regulations while operating a full range of woodworking machinery.

Applicants should demonstrate carpentry expertise, knowledge of wood materials, and strong problem-solving skills in planning complex projects using advanced shop mathematics.

Qualifications

• Lead a trade team and supervise day-to-day assignments.
• Enforce safety regulations and proper use of equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and building codes.
• Knowledge of wood and wood substitute materials.
• Advanced shop mathematics for planning complex layouts.
• Solid background in Carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Lead a carpentry team in shop and on job sites.
• Interpret instructions, drawings, and building codes.
• Operate a full range of industrial woodworking machinery.
• Ensure safety practices and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety enforcement

Communication

Shop mathematics

Carpentry

Woodworking machinery

Tools

Industrial woodworking machinery

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a qualified carpenter to lead a woodworking team in shops and on job sites. The position requires ability to interpret blueprints, layouts, and building codes, and to enforce safety regulations while operating a full range of woodworking machinery.

Applicants should demonstrate carpentry expertise, knowledge of wood materials, and strong problem-solving skills in planning complex projects using advanced shop mathematics.