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Job Title: Carpenter

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Carpenter with knowledge in structural and non-structural metal stud framing, commercial drywall installation, and blueprint reading. The ideal candidate will be adept at installing acoustical ceilings, windows, doors, and hardware, as well as measuring, cutting, and shaping materials on the job site. Compliance with onsite safety protocols and OSHA regulations is mandatory. Candidates must be willing to travel as required for the job and report back to the Foreman and Superintendent on job progress.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and non-structural metal stud framing

• Install commercial drywall

• Read and understand blueprints for layout

• Install acoustical ceilings, windows, doors, and hardware

• Measure, cut, and shape materials on the job site

• Comply with onsite safety protocols

• Travel as required for the job

• Abide by OSHA compliance and best practices

• Report problem areas to the Foreman and Superintendent

Essential Skills

• Carpentry

• Construction

• Framing

• Finish carpentry

• Commercial construction

• Rough carpentry

• Metal stud construction

• Drywall installation & fabrication

• Blueprint reading

• Hand tool usage

• Ability to frame out doors, windows, floors, and ceilings

• Safe use of hand and power tools

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Apprentice or tech school degree preferred

• 3+ years of carpentry experience

• Ability to carry drywall weighing roughly 50lbs

• Ability to stand for 6-8 hours per day

• Comfortable climbing ladders, bending, and squatting

• Ability to carry a tool belt with tools up to 25lbs

• 10-hour OSHA certification preferred (willing to train/certify)

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred (willing to train/certify)

• Good judgement and decision-making abilities

• Creative, flexible, excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work with all levels of staff towards team and project goals

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple medical plan options, dental coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) program with company match, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and child care expenses. Additionally, we provide long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, in-house training programs, a paid apprenticeship program, paid holidays, paid time off, and 100% employer-paid telemedicine services.

Work Environment

The work shift is from 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with 40 to 50 hours a week and room for overtime. A half-hour lunch break is provided. The start time can possibly be as early as 6am. The company is a family-run firm with a close-knit team that values collaboration. The dress code includes field attire such as boots and polos.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $33.00

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 Chester,PA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 2025.

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.