Skilled Carpenter — Growth, Training & Year‑Round Projects

Ritsema; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off and sick time.

401(k) with company match

Power and specialty tools provided

Company provided uniforms

Company paid training and development

Year-round work

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Ritsema Associates in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a dependable Carpenter to join our construction team. This on-site role focuses on renovation and building projects, maintaining high safety and quality standards, and daily travel between job sites.

The ideal candidate brings basic math and measurement skills, strong communication, and the ability to read simple drawings. You must provide personal hand tools; power and specialty tools are provided by the company.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and team-focused.
• Must provide and maintain personal hand tools (power and specialty tools provided).
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry and construction tasks, including drywall hanging and finishing.
• Acoustical ceiling grid installation and drywall finishing tasks.
• Exterior insulation, framing, and general construction work.
• Read tape measures and basic construction drawings.
• Use and maintain basic carpentry tools and read drawings.

Skills

Math & measurements

Communication

Reading drawings

Team player

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

Ritsema Associates in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a dependable Carpenter to join our construction team. This on-site role focuses on renovation and building projects, maintaining high safety and quality standards, and daily travel between job sites.

The ideal candidate brings basic math and measurement skills, strong communication, and the ability to read simple drawings. You must provide personal hand tools; power and specialty tools are provided by the company.