Master Carpenter: Residential Craft & Restoration Lead

100Hires, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. seeks a skilled Master Carpenter (Residential) to lead a range of carpentry projects, interpreting plans and executing with precision on residential sites.

You will perform framing, finish carpentry, drywall, flooring, tile, and fixture installations while upholding safety standards and client specifications. The ideal candidate has strong estimating, blueprint reading, and restoration experience, with proficiency in tools and machines used in residential construction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential carpentry with a strong background in construction estimating, blueprint reading, and interpreting technical drawings.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools for woodworking, woodworking machines, metal stud framing equipment, and other carpentry tools.
• Extensive construction site experience including framing, drywall installation, door hanging, flooring installation, tile laying, stucco application, and fixture installation.
• Knowledge of restoration techniques such as mold remediation and rebar installation is a plus.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while maintaining focus on power tool safety standards.
• Strong understanding of wood construction materials and their appropriate use in residential settings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex construction plans and technical drawings accurately.
• Valid experience in remodeling projects or the restoration industry is highly desirable.
• You should be proficient in: Sealing/Caulking Finish and Rough Carpentry millwork residential construction

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and technical drawings to accurately execute project requirements.
• Measure, cut, assemble, and install wood and metal components using hand tools, power tools, and machines.
• Perform framing, trim carpentry, door hanging, drywall installation, caulking, stucco, flooring, tile, and fixture installation on residential sites.
• Manage heavy lifting safely while adhering to power tool safety protocols during all phases of construction.
• Contribute to restoration tasks such as concrete forming, plastering, water damage restoration, and mold remediation when needed.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure timely remodeling project completion with quality craftsmanship.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Technical drawings

Hand tools

Power tools

Woodworking machines

Framing

Drywall installation

Door hanging

Flooring installation

Tile laying

Stucco application

Caulking

Water damage restoration

Mold remediation

Rebar installation

Estimating

Remodeling/restoration

Safety compliance

Millwork

Residential construction

Tools

Woodworking machines

Metal stud framing equipment

Framing tools

Drywall tools

Caulking tools

Job description

100Hires, Inc. seeks a skilled Master Carpenter (Residential) to lead a range of carpentry projects, interpreting plans and executing with precision on residential sites.

You will perform framing, finish carpentry, drywall, flooring, tile, and fixture installations while upholding safety standards and client specifications. The ideal candidate has strong estimating, blueprint reading, and restoration experience, with proficiency in tools and machines used in residential construction.