Lead Carpenter

Job Title: Carpenter Laborer
Job Description
This role focuses on leading and performing commercial millwork and carpentry installations on active construction sites. You oversee the installation of KD metal frames, hollow metal doors, cabinetry, countertops, and related finishes while guiding crews, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring that all work meets strict quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities

• Lead installation crews on active commercial construction job sites, providing direction, support, and clear communication.
• Perform hands-on installation of KD metal frames, hollow metal doors, cabinetry, countertops, drywall, framing, millwork, and finish carpentry.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications to plan and execute millwork and carpentry installations accurately.
• Ensure all work meets established quality standards, including proper fit, finish, and alignment of doors, frames, cabinetry, and countertops.
• Apply and enforce safety practices on site, consistently following OSHA guidelines and promoting a safety-oriented culture.
• Coordinate daily tasks, materials, and tools to keep projects on schedule and minimize downtime.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with project requirements and building codes, addressing any deficiencies promptly.
• Collaborate with site personnel and other trades to sequence work efficiently and resolve installation challenges.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools safely and effectively for cutting, fastening, and assembling materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and protect finished surfaces and surrounding spaces during installation.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of commercial carpentry and millwork experience, including KD metal frames and hollow metal doors.
• Approximately 1 year of experience in a lead role overseeing installation crews or similar team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency in commercial construction carpentry, millwork, framing, drywall, and finish work.
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and construction drawings.
• OSHA 10 certification or equivalent safety training, with a safety-oriented mindset on active job sites.
• Reliable transportation to travel to various commercial job sites.
• Proficient use of hand and power tools commonly used in construction and carpentry.
• Solid understanding of construction practices, job site protocols, and quality standards for commercial installations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience installing KD metal frames and hollow metal doors in commercial environments.
• Experience in cabinetry and countertop installation, including layout, fastening, and finishing.
• Knowledge of commercial office, retail, healthcare, education, and industrial construction settings.
• Ability to coordinate tasks with other trades and adapt to changing site conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Effective communication skills for working with crews, site personnel, and project stakeholders.
• Capability to work overtime when needed to support project schedules.

Why Work Here?
You join a team that delivers high-profile commercial projects with a strong reputation in the industry. The role offers clear potential for advancement into higher-level leadership positions, supported by a culture that values growth and development. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes a 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing with progressive vesting, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and health insurance contributions. This combination of challenging work, career progression, and solid benefits creates a rewarding and stable environment for long-term success.
Work Environment
Work takes place on active commercial job sites across office, retail, healthcare, education, and industrial settings. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime available as project needs arise. You regularly work with construction materials, millwork components, doors, frames, cabinetry, and countertops, using a variety of hand and power tools. The environment is fast-paced and safety-focused, requiring adherence to OSHA standards and site-specific safety protocols while collaborating with multiple trades on busy, operational sites.Carpenter
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Brewerton, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Brewerton,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

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.

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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):
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