Master Carpenter

Wohlsen Construction Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Wohlsen Construction Company is seeking an experienced Foreman with strong master carpentry skills to lead framing and trim installations on job sites in Los Angeles. The candidate will read blueprints, supervise crew members, and ensure adherence to safety and building codes.

The role requires a minimum 5 years of carpentry experience, 2+ years in supervision, and OSHA certification. Local travel and on-site work are expected in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Master carpentry with 5+ years experience.
• 5–10 years construction experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred) certification.

Responsibilities

• Erects, assembles, and installs framing (steel stud and wood stud).
• Installs wood and metal in-wall blocking/roof, window, and door blocking.
• Sets door frames (wood and metal) and installs doors/hardware.
• Installs interior and exterior trim and prefinished millwork.
• Performs demolition work and other construction tasks to complete projects.
• Reads blueprints and coordinates with crew leaders; maintains safety standards.

Skills

Master Carpentry

Construction experience

Supervisory experience

Read blueprints

OSHA safety knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Electric tools

Job description

About Your Opportunity

Primarily responsible for building wooden structures according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. Knowledge of industry codes and review specifications to determine dimensions of structures and ADA compliance specifications, wall ratings for fire codes, door, and window details. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and serve as active Foreman when necessary.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Erects, assembles, and installs framing (steel stud and wood stud)
• Installs wood and metal in-wall blocking/roof, window, and door blocking
• Anchors and braces fixed objects using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, and timbers.
• Sets door frames (wood and metal)
• Installs doors (including all facets of door hardware)
• Installs interior and exterior trim.
• Performs other construction tasks i.e., Masonry and miscellaneous metals.
• Performs other construction activities necessary to complete project.
• Performs demolition work if necessary.
• Cabinet installation and prefinished millwork.
• Layout and installation of toilet accessories.
• Construct stairs railing, treads, and risers.
• Competent to do layout and establish benchmarks for work to be installed.
• Ability to problem solve and determine resolutions in a timely manner.
• Ability to complete material take off for purchases and schedule deliveries.
• Knowledge of job site safety rules and regulations (OSHA)

Other Functions:

• Interacts with other field employees, subcontractors as a crew leader
• Ability to read blueprints
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced skill level of Master Carpentry experience (5+years minimum)
• Minimum of 5-10 years of construction experience
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience
• Valid driver's licenses & transportation
• Required OSHA 10, OSHA 30 preferred

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

• Ability to handle hand tools and electric tools
• Able to move materials to do new work and demolition work.
• Team Member is expected to supply his/her own carpentry tools, a list of which is provided by Wohlsen Construction Company

Working Conditions

Works both indoor and outdoor construction, with exposure to various weather conditions and temperatures. Over time may be required and some work may involve elevated heights, several stories above ground or work below ground. Out-Of-Town work may also be required.

Physical Requirements

In a normal day, the employee must be able to walk 4-6 hours and stand for 7+ hours. In a normal day, this position requires little to no sitting. In a normal day, the employee must be able to drive 1-4 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 75 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs. The employee must be able to use his/her upper extremities for repetitive simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation. In this position, employee continuously (67-100%) be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, and/or work at heights above 6 feet. Employee occasionally (0-33%) use feet (foot controls).

Safety Sensitive

Safety-Sensitive positions are any jobs that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This job is a Safety-Sensitive position.

It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

This job is a safety sensitive position.