Carpenter jobs in New Orleans
Job overview
Position: Carpenter
Location: New Orleans, LA
Salary: $25–30 per hour
Experience: 3+ years required
Industry: Construction & Skilled Trades
Job description
Contractors in the Skillit network are hiring experienced professionals for carpenter jobs in New Orleans to support commercial, civil, and structural construction projects throughout the region.
New Orleans continues to experience rapid development across commercial buildings, infrastructure improvements, and mixed-use construction. As a result, New Orleans construction carpenter jobs remain in strong demand for tradespeople with framing, structural carpentry, and finish carpentry experience.
These carpenter trade jobs in New Orleans provide steady project opportunities across a variety of construction environments, from structural formwork and framing systems to interior finish installations.
If you’re searching for carpenter job openings New Orleans contractors are actively filling, these opportunities connect experienced carpenters with projects that value craftsmanship, efficiency, and reliable job-site performance.
Key responsibilities
Perform rough and finish carpentry on commercial and residential projects
Construct and dismantle concrete forms
Measure, cut, and assemble wood and metal framing components
Install doors, windows, cabinetry, and structural elements
Interpret blueprints, drawings, and layout specifications
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Follow OSHA and site-specific safety regulations
Coordinate with supervisors and other trades to maintain workflow
Required qualifications
Minimum 3+ years of carpentry experience
Experience with framing, formwork, and structural installations
Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings
Proficiency using hand and power tools
Knowledge of safety standards and building codes
Physical stamina for lifting, climbing, and extended shifts
Reliable transportation to job sites in New Orleans, LA
Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
We continue expanding carpenter job openings New Orleans professionals can depend on for reliable employment and ongoing project work.
Build long-term carpentry success with Skillit
Skillit connects experienced trades professionals with contractors in our network hiring for carpenter jobs in New Orleans and long-term construction opportunities. If you bring craftsmanship, reliability, and strong field experience, we’re ready to match you with the right project.