Traveling Union Carpenter

Power Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Construction is hiring a Carpenter in Chicago, IL to construct, retrofit and repair structures using wood and related materials. Work from blueprints and plans to prepare layouts, cut and assemble components with hand and power tools.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and active participation in an Apprenticeship Program as a union carpenter. On-site work with standard construction duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Participation in an Apprenticeship Program.
• Union carpenter status required.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, remodel, retrofit and repair structures using wood, drywall, plaster, concrete and brick.
• Study blueprints and plans to determine dimensions and materials.
• Cut materials to measurements using hand tools or power saws.
• Mark cutting lines using ruler and pencil.
• Verify trueness with plumb bob and level; assemble framework with fasteners.
• Remove damaged parts and repair or replace as needed.
• Install metal framing or decorative trim for openings and features.
• Cut and join metal channels for floor/ceiling frames per plans.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for work at height.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship program

Union carpenter

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

8750 W Bryn Mawr Ave #500, Chicago, IL 60631, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Position Summary

Carpenters are responsible for construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools; install framing, and seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering. Carpenters work with blueprints, specifications, and drawings to build, maintain and repair various types of structures.

Major Responsibilities

• Designs, constructs, remodels, retrofits and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood, drywall, plaster, concrete and brick.
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level. Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.
• Cut and screw together metal channels to make floor or ceiling frames, according to plans for the location of rooms or hallways.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Other job duties as needed.

Position Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent
• Participates in Apprenticeship Program
• Union Carpenter

Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Power Construction is committed to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers (including women and members of disproportionately affected racial and ethnic groups), as well as residents of marginalized communities.