Master Carpenter: Craft, Install & Finish Woodwork

Granite Construction; Brownsville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction in Brownsville, TX seeks a skilled carpenter to build, install, and repair structures using hand and power tools, following blueprints and local codes. The role requires reading plans, selecting materials, measuring, and assembling with precision.

You will work on framing, subfloors, stairs, trim, doors, windows, and finish hardware, with physical requirements including lifting up to 100 pounds and working on-site in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints or building plans for material needs and dimensions.
• Selects specified lumber or materials according to plans.
• Prepares layout using framing square and calipers.
• Shapes materials to required measurements with saws and planes.
• Assembles materials with nails, dowels, or glue.
• Verifies trueness with plumb bob and level.
• Erects framework and subflooring; installs stairs and trim.
• Installs doors, window frames, and finish hardware.
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Erects scaffolding and ladders for high work.

Responsibilities

• These are essential duties from the ad: study blueprints for material and dimension details; select lumber/materials; prepare layout; mark cutting lines; shape materials; assemble parts; verify trueness; erect framework; install floors; finish hardware; build forms and scaffolding.

Skills

Blueprints interpretation

Tool use

Shop mathematics

Planning work

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Calipers

Job description

Granite Construction in Brownsville, TX seeks a skilled carpenter to build, install, and repair structures using hand and power tools, following blueprints and local codes. The role requires reading plans, selecting materials, measuring, and assembling with precision.

You will work on framing, subfloors, stairs, trim, doors, windows, and finish hardware, with physical requirements including lifting up to 100 pounds and working on-site in varied conditions.