Framing Carpenter

Job Title: Framing Carpenter

Pay: $27-35/hr

Job Description

This full-time Framing Carpenter position supports a multi-family construction project consisting of 45 residential units in Westbrook, ME. You will report to the foreman and focus on installing prefabricated panels into an already framed building, using both power and hand tools to help complete a high-quality residential development.

Responsibilities

• Install prefabricated panels into an already framed multi-family residential building according to project specifications and plans.
• Use framing techniques to ensure structural integrity, alignment, and proper fit of all panels and components.
• Operate power tools and hand tools safely and efficiently while performing framing and panel installation tasks.
• Collaborate with the foreman and other carpenters to coordinate work, maintain project timelines, and address any onsite issues.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, measurements, and layouts to complete framing and panel installation accurately.
• Perform general carpentry tasks related to framing, panel building, and basic finish work as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all site safety procedures and guidelines.
• Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements, making adjustments as necessary.
• Transport, set up, and properly store tools, equipment, and materials required for daily tasks.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 2+ years of framing experience preferred, particularly in residential or multi-family construction.
• Proficiency with framing techniques, including layout, measuring, cutting, and securing structural components.
• Ability to install prefabricated panels accurately in an already framed structure.
• Skilled in the safe and effective use of power tools such as saws, drills, and nail guns.
• Skilled in the safe and effective use of hand tools such as hammers, tape measures, levels, and squares.
• Ability to read and follow basic construction drawings and measurements.
• Personal tools and tool belt required for daily use on the job.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on multi-family or large residential projects.
• Panel building and assembly.
• Exposure to basic finish carpentry tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a crew and take direction from a foreman.
• Comfort working in changing site conditions and adapting to project needs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a project-focused team that offers stability through full-time work and supports your long-term financial well-being. The role provides paid holidays, paid time off, and access to a 401(k) plan, helping you balance your life outside of work while planning for the future. You will gain experience on a significant multi-family residential project and have the opportunity to strengthen your carpentry skills in a professional, safety-conscious environment.

Work Environment

This role is based on an active construction site in Westbrook, ME, working on a multi-family residential building. You will work in non-climate-controlled environments, which means exposure to varying weather conditions throughout the year. The position is full-time and onsite, involving regular use of power tools and hand tools, as well as handling prefabricated panels and framing materials. The work environment is physical and hands-on, requiring appropriate jobsite attire and personal protective equipment suitable for a construction setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, ME.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $36.00/hr.

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 Portland,ME.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

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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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