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Lead Carpenter

North Olmsted, OH · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Dover Home Remodeler's is actively seeking a full time experienced lead carpenter to add to our ... We are a full service home remodeling company on the West side of Cleveland and have been in ...

We take care of the business side, so you can focus on what you do best-creating smooth, seamless ... Skilled in Precision Carpentry & Custom Woodworking - Experience in crown molding, wainscoting ...

Framer Carpenter

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

... on the Far East Side of Indianapolis, Indiana. Volumod's team of more than 100 skilled ... framing carpenter, trim carpenter). Framer - Preparation and assembly of various building ...

Framer Carpenter

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

... on the Far East Side of Indianapolis, Indiana. Volumod's team of more than 100 skilled ... framing carpenter, trim carpenter). Framer - Preparation and assembly of various building ...

Framer Carpenter

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

... on the Far East Side of Indianapolis, Indiana. Volumod's team of more than 100 skilled ... framing carpenter, trim carpenter). Framer - Preparation and assembly of various building ...

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How much do carpenter side jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for carpenter side in the United States is $25.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a carpenter side do?

As a Carpenter Side, your daily tasks often include assisting lead carpenters with material handling, measuring and cutting lumber, assembling frameworks, and cleaning up job sites. You may also be responsible for preparing tools, setting up equipment, and helping ensure projects remain on schedule. This supportive role requires frequent collaboration with skilled tradespeople and supervisors, offering a hands-on environment where you can learn new techniques. It's an excellent entry point for those looking to gain experience and advance in the carpentry or construction field.

What is a carpenter side?

A Carpenter Side job typically refers to a side or part-time carpentry position where a worker assists with tasks such as measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing wood or other materials. These jobs may involve working on residential, commercial, or renovation projects under the supervision of skilled carpenters. Side carpentry jobs can be taken to gain experience, earn extra income, or develop specialized carpentry skills.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a carpenter side?

To thrive as a Carpenter Side, you need foundational carpentry skills, a basic understanding of construction processes, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, safety gear, and sometimes OSHA safety certification is beneficial. Strong teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail are key soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure safe, efficient, and quality support to lead carpenters and construction teams.

How to make extra money as a carpenter?

Carpenters can increase their income by taking on side projects such as custom furniture, cabinetry, or home repairs outside their regular job. Developing specialized skills, obtaining certifications, and marketing services through word-of-mouth or online platforms can also help attract additional clients and generate extra income.
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Carpenter Assistant

Metromont LLC

Winchester, VA • On-site

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 hours ago


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5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Application Instructions
Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont, LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes for Carpenter Assistant to be part of our dynamic team! This position opening is to be located at our Winchester, VA location.
Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Virginia, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we're a trusted partner working side by sine with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides out customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are - and who we've been for nearly a century.
Position Description
The overall responsibilities of a Carpenter Assistant include:
  • Assist in assembling and/or installing side rails, forms, bulk heads, and block outs for casting beds.
  • Finish formwork and casting beds.
  • Deliver repair and maintain formwork.
  • Assist fiberglass laminator, mold builder, and CNC operator when necessary.
  • Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

How do we take care of you?
Benefits:
  • Wellness Program to support employee health
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Vacation
  • 7 paid holidays
  • Safety Shoe voucher - $150
  • Continuing Education Program
  • $1,000 New Hire Bonus ($500 after 90 days of employment and $500 after 180 days of employment)

Position Requirements
Characteristics
  • Able to read a tape measure to 1/16.
  • Able to obtain forklift certification.
  • Able to recognize and understand drawn structured shapes.
  • Able to work on a team.
  • Able to work with standard carpentry tools and powered equipment.
  • Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes.
  • Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors.

Education and Technology
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  • Previous carpentry experience preferred
  • Experience with bench saws, table saws, miter saws, nail and staple guns, drill presses, sharps, drills, power tools, planners and routers preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Metromont, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities.
The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual's disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law.
No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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