Carpenter Needed - Start Right Away

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Carpenter Needed - Start Right Away

Job Description

This role focuses on performing high-quality finish carpentry on commercial projects throughout southeast Wisconsin. You will complete trim work, hang doors, and install cabinets on various commercial and multi-family, stick-built job sites within approximately 20 minutes of the Milwaukee area. You will use your carpentry experience to deliver precise, professional finishes while working safely and efficiently on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform finish carpentry on commercial projects in southeast Wisconsin, including trim work, door hanging, and cabinet installation.
• Read and follow project plans, drawings, and specifications to complete finish carpentry tasks accurately and to required standards.
• Complete work on commercial and retail job sites within approximately 20 minutes of the Milwaukee area, arriving on time and prepared for each shift.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to cut, fit, and install trim, doors, and cabinets.
• Collaborate with teammates to coordinate tasks, maintain workflow, and ensure that project milestones are met.
• Apply rough or finish carpentry skills on commercial or multi-family, stick-built projects as needed to support project completion.
• Inspect completed work for quality, ensuring clean, precise finishes and adherence to project requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within the designated fenced-off sections of the job site.
• Supply and properly use personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and gloves, at all times.
• Follow all site safety rules and procedures to protect yourself, your teammates, and others on the job site.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience as a rough or finish carpenter on commercial projects.
• Proven experience performing finish carpentry tasks such as trim work, hanging doors, and installing cabinets.
• Experience working on commercial job sites, including commercial and retail environments.
• Experience on multi-family, stick-built projects.
• Ability to travel to and work on job sites within approximately 20 minutes of the Milwaukee area.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and follow directions accurately.
• Proficiency with carpentry hand tools and power tools used for rough and finish work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finishes.
• Reliable transportation to reach various job sites.
• Ability to supply and consistently use personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and gloves.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiar in both rough and finish carpentry on commercial projects.
• Experience working on multi-family, stick-built structures.
• Comfort working in a team environment and learning from more experienced carpenters.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of carpentry tasks as needed to support project goals.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to grow skills and take on new challenges.
• Ability to adapt to different commercial and retail job site conditions.

Why Work Here?

You will join a strong, supportive team that values both craftsmanship and professional growth. The company actively identifies each carpenter’s strengths and pairs them with teammates who can help them expand their skills while still leveraging what they do best. This collaborative approach creates a learning-focused environment where you can develop as a carpenter, contribute meaningfully to projects, and build a long-term career in commercial construction.

Work Environment

You will work on commercial and retail construction projects throughout southeast Wisconsin, primarily within a 20-minute radius of the Milwaukee area. Job sites include active commercial and multi-family, stick-built environments, with designated fenced-off areas where you will perform finish carpentry tasks. The work involves regular use of standard carpentry tools and equipment and requires consistent adherence to safety practices. You must provide and wear your own personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and gloves, in accordance with site safety requirements. The environment is team-oriented, with an emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and matching carpenters with roles that fit their strengths while offering opportunities to grow.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grafton, WI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Grafton,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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.