Lead Carpenter - Hands-On Crew Leader (Milwaukee)

Global Power Components; Burnham (IL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Global Power Components is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter to oversee construction, renovation, and facility improvements at our Milwaukee-area manufacturing facilities. You will lead carpentry crews while actively performing rough and finish carpentry work in a hands-on leadership role.

You will read blueprints, coordinate with maintenance and trades, and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional carpentry or construction experience, including extensive rough and finish carpentry experience.
• Previous experience serving as a Lead Carpenter, Construction Lead, Carpenter Foreman, or similar working-lead position preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and coordinate small construction or skilled-trades crews.
• Strong knowledge of commercial or industrial building construction, repair, and remodeling.
• Proficiency with saws, routers, grinders, drills, nailers, and other hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements, and construction sketches.
• Experience with framing, drywall installation, doors, trim, cabinetry, and general facility construction.
• Strong working knowledge of building and workplace safety requirements.
• Ability to organize multiple projects and prioritize work across different facilities.
• Ability to use computer-based systems for work orders and basic project tracking.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift and carry construction materials, climb ladders, work from elevated positions, and perform physically demanding work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate daily work activities for carpenters and construction crew members across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.
• Provide hands-on leadership and technical direction for rough and finish carpentry projects.
• Inspect buildings and facilities to identify structural, carpentry, and general construction repair needs.
• Construct, repair, and modify walls, ceilings, doors, windows, floors, partitions, and other building components.
• Install and repair drywall, framing, doors, pre-hung wood and steel doors, trim, cabinetry, shelving, countertops, and millwork.
• Perform exterior construction and repair work involving siding, fencing, decking, and other facility structures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, layouts, and project specifications.
• Coordinate construction activities with internal maintenance personnel, electricians, plumbers, contractors, and other skilled trades.
• Monitor workmanship and project progress to ensure quality standards and building requirements are met.
• Identify required materials, tools, equipment, and labor needed to complete projects.
• Maintain safe, organized work areas and ensure crews follow company safety procedures and applicable building and safety requirements.
• Assist with training and developing carpenter and construction crew members.
• Provide project updates and communicate scheduling, material, or construction issues to management.
• Remain actively involved in construction and carpentry work rather than functioning solely in a supervisory capacity.

Connaissances

Carpentry lead

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Construction supervision

Outils

Power tools

Framing

Description du poste

Global Power Components is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter to oversee construction, renovation, and facility improvements at our Milwaukee-area manufacturing facilities. You will lead carpentry crews while actively performing rough and finish carpentry work in a hands-on leadership role.

You will read blueprints, coordinate with maintenance and trades, and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards.