Commercial Carpenter

Job Title: Commercial Carpenter Job Description

Join our team as a Commercial Carpenter, where you'll engage in constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, and wallboard. Utilize your hand tools and power tools while conforming to local building codes. This role requires you to study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to gather information about required materials and procedures, preparing layouts with precision tools such as rules, framing squares, and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard.

• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans for material requirements and construction procedures.

• Prepare layout using rules, framing squares, and calipers.

• Mark cutting and assembly lines on materials to prescribed measurements.

• Assemble cut and shaped materials and fasten them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue.

• Verify trueness of structure with plumb bob and level.

• Erect framework for structures and lay sub-flooring.

• Build stairs and lay out and install partitions and cabinetwork.

• Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.

• Responsible for production and quality of millwork, trim metal studs, drywall, and acoustic ceilings.

• Fit and install prefabricated window frames, doors, door frames, weather stripping, and finish hardware.

• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

• Fit and nail sheathing on outer walls and roofs of buildings.

• Install door and window bucks in designated positions in building framework.

• Manage small special projects.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of carpentry experience is preferred.

• Ability to understand directions and read blueprints.

• Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately.

• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools.

• Capability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to safely work with sharp tools or power equipment.

• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods.

• Proficiency in reading and understanding measuring tools and levels.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy job security with opportunities for internal hiring within 6 months. Our projects span across Columbus, Sidney, and Dayton Ohio, ensuring plenty of work. Join a team where your skills are valued and where you can grow professionally.

Work Environment

Work both outside and inside, utilizing a variety of construction tools and technologies. The role requires standing or walking for extended periods and involves physical tasks such as lifting and carrying heavy objects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,OH.

About Aerotek

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.