Support Carpenter - Residential Construction

BLB Design/ Build; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

BLB Design Build in Amesbury, MA is seeking a Support Carpenter to join our design-build team on high-end residential projects across the North Shore. You will work alongside the lead carpenter and crew, staying hands-on from start to finish.

The role emphasizes quality, clean workmanship, and attention to detail, with opportunities to develop both rough and finish carpentry skills. Typical hours are Monday to Friday, with full-time, W-2 employment and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of carpentry or construction experience.
• Basic ability to read plans and take accurate measurements.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools safely.
• Willingness to learn and improve skills.
• Experience in residential remodeling or high end work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job site setup and protection.
• Help organize materials, tools, and daily workflow.
• Perform rough and finish carpentry tasks.
• Measure, cut, and assemble materials accurately.
• Install framing, siding, windows, doors, flooring, trim, drywall, cabinetry, and more.
• Read and follow construction drawings and plans.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.
• Work collaboratively with the team to keep projects on schedule.
• Assist with final cleanup and project completion.

Skills

Reading plans

Measure accurately

Tool safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Support Carpenter - Residential Construction

Company: BLB Design Build

Location: Amesbury, MA (projects across North Shore, MA and Southern New Hampshire)

Job Type: Full-time, W-2 employee

Looking for a Carpenter who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a team building clean, high end residential projects without the usual chaos.

We're a design build firm based in Amesbury, MA, focused on high quality remodels, additions, and new construction across the North Shore and Southern New Hampshire. Our projects are thoughtful, well designed, and built to a high standard and we're looking for someone who works the same way.

What You Can Expect

• Steady pipeline of residential work year round
• High end projects not production framing or repetitive work
• Small, tight knit crew with strong leadership
• Well planned jobs with clear communication
• Clean, professional jobsites
• Opportunity to build both rough and finish carpentry skills

We care about doing things the right way clean work, tight details, and no cutting corners.

The Role

You'll work alongside the lead carpenter and team to support projects from start to finish, staying hands on in all aspects of the build.

Responsibilities include:

Project Setup and Support

• Assist with job site setup and protection
• Help organize materials, tools, and daily workflow

Construction

• Perform rough and finish carpentry tasks
• Measure, cut, and assemble materials accurately
• Install framing, siding, windows, doors, flooring, trim, drywall, cabinetry, and more
• Read and follow construction drawings and plans
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site
• Work collaboratively with the team to keep projects on schedule

Project Closeout

• Assist with final cleanup and project completion

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of carpentry or construction experience
• Basic ability to read plans and take accurate measurements
• Comfortable using hand and power tools safely
• Reliable, consistent, and shows up ready to work
• Willingness to learn and improve skills
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others
• Experience in residential remodeling or high end work is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full time position
• $25 to $40 per hour depending on experience and capability
• Overtime opportunities
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan options
• Opportunity for growth within the company

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Hours may vary depending on project needs

Equal Opportunity Employer

BLB Design Build is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.