Lead Framer

INTERNA Furniture Design Ltd.; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Telehealth services

Work gear stipend

Professional development stipend ($500

Job summary

Module, a Pittsburgh-based modular housing company, seeks a senior carpenter lead to manage a 4–6 person crew at our Carnegie factory. You will supervise framing, sheathing, and drywall work, interpret blueprints, and ensure precise tolerances while maintaining safety and quality.

The role emphasizes mentorship and process improvement in a factory setting. We offer comprehensive benefits and a salary range of $30–35 per hour, reflecting experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years framing experience with 2–3 years in a lead role.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documents.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and construction equipment.
• Proven leadership and teamwork skills with strong communication.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of 4–6 carpenters and apprentices to meet daily goals.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide technical guidance.
• Serve as primary communication between framing crew and production management.
• Anticipate material and tool needs and report shortages to prevent delays.
• Perform framing, sheathing, drywall installation per blueprints.
• Read shop drawings and ensure components meet tolerances.
• Lift and install interior/exterior walls and roof assemblies.
• Conduct quality checks and coach team on best practices.
• Mentor junior carpenters and pursue standardized processes.

Skills

Framing experience

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Communication

Problem solving

Tool proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Construction equipment

Job description

About Us

Module is a Pittsburgh-based, vertically integrated modular housing company on a mission to make high-quality, energy-efficient homes attainable for working families. We design,manufacture, and build homes in our Last Mile factory in Carnegie, PA, combining innovative off-site construction methods with a commitment to workforce development.

We partner with affordable housing developers, community land trusts, Habitat for Humanity chapters, and other organizations to deliver quality homes in communities across the region and beyond. As we grow, we're building a skilled manufacturing team that takes pride in its work and shares our commitment to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

http://www.modulehousing.com

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of 4–6 carpenters and apprentices, working alongside the crew to meet daily production goals.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and provide technical guidance.
• Serve as the primary point of communication between the framing crew and production management, providing updates on progress, challenges, and resource needs.
• Anticipate material, tool, and equipment needs, communicating shortages or constraints in advance to prevent production delays.

Carpentry & Production

• Perform framing, sheathing, and drywall installation for floors, walls, ceilings, and roof assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders specific to modular construction.
• Ensure components are built to precise measurements and tolerances to meet modular assembly requirements.
• Lift, position, install, and fasten interior walls, exterior walls, ceilings, and roof assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and assembly issues as they arise.

Quality & Safety

• Conduct regular quality checks on work completed by crew members.
• Train team members on correct techniques, tool use, and carpentry best practices.
• Identify and report hazards, defects, and required repairs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Mentor junior carpenters and apprentices, fostering skill development.
• Provide feedback and coaching to improve efficiency and craftsmanship.
• Assist management in identifying training needs and developing standardized processes.
• Lead by example, setting expectations for accountability, teamwork, urgency, and pride in the work while modeling Module's values: Be Bold. Show Grit. Hustle.

Qualifications

Required

• 5-10 years of framing experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Proficiency in hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing a small crew.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Preferred

• Experience with an overhead crane, hoists, rigging, or other material-handling equipment.
• Experience with modular construction, off-site manufacturing, or similar production.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.
• OSHA 10 certification or equivalent safety training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work in indoor factory settings with exposure to construction-related noise and materials.

What We Offer

One of the benefits of building homes in a factory is a more consistent work environment. You’ll report to the same location each day, work primarily indoors and out of the weather, and have access to everyday amenities like working restrooms and a break area.

In addition to your hourly pay, Module offers benefits designed to support our team both on and off the job, including access to health coverage, paid time off, free telehealth services, and an annual allowance for work gear.

Competitive Salary

The base salary for this position ranges from $30-35/hour depending on experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

Inclusive of health, dental, and vision insurance, $500 annual professional development stipend, 5 days of paid time off, and more.

Social Impact

Module primarily builds homes for affordable housing providers. We also have a workforce training partnership with the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh. Our inclusive approach to scaling our manufacturing process earned us a $3M grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.

Module is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Module does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or becoming an employee based on race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.