Union Framing Carpenter - Steady Local Work + Full Benefits

Builder's Bloc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Builder’s Bloc in the greater St. Louis area is seeking a Framing Carpenter to join our union team on projects across Missouri and Illinois.

The starting salary follows the union scale, with insurance after 500 hours and a comprehensive package for the employee and family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life. Applicants should have 4+ years of framing experience, be comfortable using hand and power tools, work outdoors in all weather, and maintain a reliable, on-time

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and stay on schedule.
• Carry, lift, or hold building materials weighing 5–75 pounds.
• Ability to climb and work on ladders.
• Flexible with work locations and commuting.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Personal tools needed; larger tools provided on job.

Responsibilities

• Carrying and placing lumber, plywood, windows, doors, and tools to prepare for building.
• Positioning floor joists and trusses.
• Constructing and raising framed exterior and interior walls.
• Installing windows and doors.
• Attaching plywood roofing.
• Providing training support to less experienced employees.
• Taking direction from the job foreman to stay on schedule and meet customer expectations.

Skills

Hand tools experience

Power tools experience

Physical endurance

Outdoor/weather readiness

Ability to take feedback

Mentoring/training others

Job description

Builder’s Bloc in the greater St. Louis area is seeking a Framing Carpenter to join our union team on projects across Missouri and Illinois.

The starting salary follows the union scale, with insurance after 500 hours and a comprehensive package for the employee and family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life. Applicants should have 4+ years of framing experience, be comfortable using hand and power tools, work outdoors in all weather, and maintain a reliable, on-time