Rough Carpenter

Volumetric Building Companies; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) seeks a skilled Rough Carpenter to join our construction team in California. You will build the structural skeleton of residential or commercial projects, reading blueprints and setting frames, floors, walls, and roofs to exact specs. Must handle power and hand tools, climb, lift up to 100 lbs, and work in varied weather.

Join a fast-paced, safety-focused environment with opportunities for apprenticeship-style growth and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred.
• Proficient with power tools (circular saws, nail guns) and hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and local building codes.

Responsibilities

• Erect structural framing for residential or commercial projects.
• Read blueprints and determine dimensions and material needs.
• Construct forms for concrete foundations, footings, and walls.
• Prepare materials with precision using power and hand tools.
• Install rough window/door frames, subflooring, and sheathing.
• Set up temporary supports, scaffolding, ramps and platforms.
• Inspect framework for defects and perform repairs.

Skills

Rough carpentry

Tool proficiency

Mathematics

Physical fitness

Safety consciousness

Experience in construction

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Build the Future with VBC

At Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), we are redefining the future of construction. As a global leader in volumetric modular building, we integrate cutting-edge technology, precision-driven manufacturing, and expert modular construction to deliver high-quality, sustainable buildings—faster and smarter. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, with locations across the U.S., UK, Ireland, Poland, and Serbia, our reach is global, but our mission is deeply personal: to create spaces that improve lives.

At VBC, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth, where your ideas matter and your work makes a real impact. When you join us, you become part of a team that values excellence, respect, and community—a place where you can build your career while building a better world.

If you’re driven to be the best at what you do and want to be part of something bigger, let’s build the future together.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Rough Carpenter to join our construction team. You will be responsible for building the essential skeleton of various structures, including walls, roofs, and flooring systems, ensuring every component is level, plumb, and built to exact specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Framing: Erect the skeleton of residential or commercial buildings, including studs, floor joists, ceiling joists, and roof trusses.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and analyze architectural blueprints and CAD drawings to determine precise dimensions and material requirements.
• Formwork & Foundations: Construct wooden or metal forms (molds) for pouring concrete foundations, footings, and retaining walls.
• Material Preparation: Measure, mark, and cut lumber, plywood, and other materials with high precision using power and hand saws.
• Installation: Set up rough window and door frames, subflooring, and sheathing before the arrival of finish trades.
• Support Structures: Build and install temporary supports, including scaffolding, ramps, and platforms to ensure on-site safety and accessibility.
• Quality Inspection: Regularly examine existing framework for defects, rot, or decay and perform necessary structural repairs.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in rough carpentry or framing; completion of an apprenticeship or vocational training is highly preferred.
• Tool Proficiency: Expertise in using power tools (circular saws, nail guns, drills) and hand tools (levels, plumb bobs, squares).
• Mathematics: Strong ability to perform geometric and algebraic calculations for angles, measurements, and material quantities.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to lift up to 100 lbs , work at heights on scaffolding, and standing /bending for long periods in varying weather conditions.
• Safety Conscious: Thorough understanding of OSHA safety standards and local building codes.
• Basic Skills: High School Diploma/GED, reliability, teamwork, and attention to safety.
• Experience: Warehouse, construction, or related industry experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.

Work Environment

• Fast-Paced : Can be loud, demanding, and involves working around heavy machinery.
• Outdoor/Indoor: Work may occur both inside warehouses and outside in the yard.