Lead Carpenter - Industrial Facility Projects (Onsite)

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional carpentry or construction experience, with prior lead roles and strong blueprint-reading and safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional carpentry or construction experience including rough and finish carpentry.
• Experience as Lead Carpenter, Construction Lead, Carpenter Foreman, or similar working-lead role preferred.
• Ability to direct and coordinate small construction or skilled-trades crews.
• Strong knowledge of commercial or industrial building construction, repair, and remodeling.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools used in carpentry and construction.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, measurements, and construction sketches.
• Experience with framing, drywall, doors, trim, cabinetry, and general facility construction.
• Strong knowledge of building and workplace safety requirements.
• Ability to organize multiple projects and prioritize work across facilities.
• Experience with basic project tracking and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities for carpenters and crews across Milwaukee facilities.
• Assign work, set priorities, and ensure safe, on-time project completion.
• Provide hands-on leadership for rough and finish carpentry tasks.
• Inspect facilities to identify repair needs and plan improvements.
• Construct, repair, and modify walls, ceilings, doors, windows, floors, and millwork.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specs.
• Coordinate activities with maintenance staff, electricians, plumbers, and contractors.
• Monitor workmanship and progress to meet quality and safety standards.
• Maintain organized work areas and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Carpentry leadership

Blueprint reading

Power tools proficiency

Crew coordination

Safety compliance

Tools

Saw(s)

Router

Grinder

Drill

Nailer

Job description

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

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional carpentry or construction experience, with prior lead roles and strong blueprint-reading and safety knowledge.