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Infographic showing various Nail Apprentice job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $33,955 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Apprentice Carpenter (Commercial) / Nor-Son Construction, LLC

Nor-Son

Baxter, MN

$23 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description


Job Summary

The Apprentice Carpenter is responsible for assisting carpenters with project construction and executing quality craftsmanship.


Duties/Responsibilities

  • Assist carpenters with project construction.
  • Perform labor associated with construction including nailing and cutting lumber to size.
  • Observe and follow company safety policies
  • Attend company safety meetings as required.
  • Ask for help or instruction when unsure of what to do in any given situation.
  • Recognize an unsafe condition and bring it to the attention of the foreman or superintendent.
  • Interact well with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Keep job site clean & properly stack and protect materials from the elements.
  • Perform proper care and basic maintenance of all on-site company tools and equipment.
  • Support carpenters as needed for increased productivity through proper planning and looking ahead.


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Two years as a laborer or equivalent role preferred but not required.
  • Ability to obtain knowledge of construction methods and techniques.
  • Ability to work with power and air tools efficiently, proficiently, and safely.
  • A valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and a working telephone number are required.


Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

  • Frequently works with/near machinery, electricity, power tools, impact tools, chemicals, fumes, and heights.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to regularly lift 25 pounds and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
  • This position will have occasional use and operation of motor vehicles and operate foot pedals.


Travel Requirements

Travel may be required.


Nor-Son offers a rewarding place to work with an extensive benefits package including family health and dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 7 1/2 paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and much more!


Nor-Son Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Nor-Son Construction has not, and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and hair styles (e.g., braids, locs and twists) color, religion, creed, age, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions) , national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability, membership or non-membership in a labor organization, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, complaining in good faith to the Employer or to a public authority, lawful requests for access to or to make written submissions to one's personnel file, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under local, state or federal statute, ordinance or regulation. Employees and applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their conduct, their compliance with the Company's policies, practices and legitimate expectations, and their performance and experience.

Nor-Son Construction is committed to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled applicants and employees, including pregnant employees. Each applicant and/or employee will be evaluated on an individual basis with respect to his/her ability to perform the functions of a particular job. Disabled applicants and employees, who are otherwise qualified, may propose any necessary, reasonable accommodation to Nor-Son Construction which would enable them to perform the essential functions of their position. Nor-Son Construction will attempt to reasonably accommodate the disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company.


Our compliance plan is available for all employees and job applicants upon request.


  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Know your Rights (EEOC)
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)