Framing Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Framing Carpenter / Lead Carpenter Trainee

Company: Doug Speedling Builders, Inc.

Location: Twin Cities Metro Area, MN (Jobsites vary across Twin Cities & regional projects)

Pay Rate: $32.00 – $44.00/hour (Based on experience) + Lead Trainee Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time

About Doug Speedling Builders, Inc.

With over 48 years in business and a reputation built on quality, safety, and production, Doug Speedling Builders is one of the premier framing contractors in the region. We operate our own state-of-the-art wall panel plant, supply our crews with modern equipment (boom trucks, forklifts, top-tier cordless tools), and handle high-end custom residential homes as well as fast-paced commercial builds (car washes, Chick-fil-A locations, multi-family).

We are looking for hard-working Framing Carpenters who show up on time, take pride in their

work, and want a steady, year-round job with a clear path to running their own crew.

Why Join Our Team?

• Lead Man Training Track: Earn above market rate when entering our Lead Carpenter Training Program. We will train you on plan reviews, safety leadership, and project management so you can step up to lead man.
• Top-of-the-Line Equipment: We supply boom trucks, forklifts, and modern cordless tools on site so you spend your energy building, not breaking your back.
• Great Travel Perks: For occasional short-term regional projects, we work 4-day weeks (Monday–Thursday, home Thursday night by 5:00 PM), pay 100% of hotel costs, plus per diem.

Company Truck & Gas Card: Available for qualified lead carpenters and crew leads.

• Benefits
• Competitive Pay: $32.00 – $44.00/hr DOE
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
• Company-provided vehicles, gas cards, and modern power tools for lead roles

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rough wood framing on commercial and residential projects throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
• Read and interpret building plans, assembly blueprints, and material callouts (LVLs, wall panels, hardware, plywood).
• Maintain job site safety, high-quality workmanship, and a clean, professional job site image.
• Lead Trainees: Participate in pre-job plan reviews, safety briefings, and crew leadership development alongside project management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of wood framing/carpentry experience (commercial or residential).
• Reliability & Communication: Must show up on time every day. If an emergency happens, direct communication with your supervisor is required.
• Proof of Work History: Must be able to demonstrate consistent work history (~40 hours/week over the past 6 months via pay stubs or deposit history).
• Skills Evaluation: Ability to pass a basic math, plan-reading, and material identification check during the interview.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites.