Residential Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Residential Carpenter

Job Description

This role involves working on a variety of residential carpentry projects across the Chicagoland suburbs, including new construction and full gut remodels. You will contribute to wood and metal framing, drywall installation, and finish carpentry on single-family homes and other residential properties. Project locations extend throughout the surrounding suburbs, up to Wisconsin, west to DeKalb, and south to the I-80 corridor, with scheduling coordinated as closely as possible to your home area.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential carpentry work on new build construction and full gut residential remodel projects.
• Complete wood framing and metal stud framing for walls, ceilings, and other structural or non-structural components.
• Install, hang, and finish drywall as part of residential construction and renovation projects.
• Execute high-quality finish carpentry, including trim work, doors, casing, baseboards, and other interior finishes.
• Use a full range of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for cutting, fastening, and assembling materials.
• Read and follow directions from supervisors or project leads to ensure work aligns with project specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area on active construction and remodel sites.
• Transport, set up, and properly store personal carpentry tools and equipment on each job site.
• Collaborate with other trades and team members to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
• Adapt to working on different types of residential projects and tasks as needed across various locations.

Essential Skills

• Proven residential carpentry experience, including work on new construction and remodel projects.
• Strong wood framing skills for residential structures.
• Experience with metal stud framing in residential applications.
• Proficiency in finish carpentry, including interior trim and detailed finishing work.
• Ability to perform drywall installation and related carpentry tasks.
• Ownership of personal carpentry tools suitable for residential construction work.
• Competent use of hand tools and power tools in a construction environment.
• Capability to work on multiple residential sites across the Chicagoland suburbs and surrounding areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous finish carpentry experience in residential settings.
• Broad residential construction experience across new builds and remodels.
• Well-rounded carpentry covering framing, drywall, and finishing.
• Flexibility to work on a variety of project types and locations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality craftsmanship.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing company that offers long-term work and steady project flow across a wide range of residential construction and remodel jobs. The organization values skilled tradespeople and strives to schedule projects as close as possible to your home area, supporting a more manageable commute and consistent employment.

Work Environment

You will work in both outdoor and indoor environments on active residential construction and remodel sites. Projects include new construction builds and full gut renovations in suburban areas around Chicagoland, extending up to Wisconsin, west to DeKalb, and south to the I-80 corridor. The role involves regular use of hand tools and power tools, working on ladders or scaffolding, and navigating active job sites with varying conditions depending on the phase of construction.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.