Carpenter (Foreman Eligible)

About This Role

Carpenter needed in Atlanta, GA for hands-on work across finish and rough carpentry. You’ll run bench work, build and install cabinets, set finish trim, and frame interior and exterior nonbearing partitions using wood and steel. Jobs include wood floor installation, floor sanding/finishing and concrete formwork on commercial and residential sites. This is physical work—expect daily lifting, use of power tools, and occasional excavation/trench tasks. Pay is competitive ($24–$38/hr DOE) with overtime available. We’re looking for reliable carpenters who can read plans, maintain quality, and step into a foreman role when needed. Apply if you want steady work and the chance to lead a crew.

What You'll Do

• • Read blueprints and layout daily tasks; measure, mark, and cut materials to spec.
• • Perform bench carpentry and cabinetmaking: build, assemble, and install cabinets and casework.
• • Execute finish carpentry: install trim, casing, doors, sills, and complete wood floor installation and sanding/finishing.
• • Perform rough framing and steel framing for interior partitions and exterior nonbearing walls.
• • Build and strip concrete formwork, assist with basic excavation/trench work and site prep.
• • Supervise small crews when acting as foreman: assign work, check quality, enforce safety, and keep the job on schedule.

What We're Looking For

• • 3+ years hands-on carpentry experience covering bench, finish, and rough carpentry; cabinetmaking experience required.
• • Proven ability with steel framing for interior partitions and general framing carpentry.
• • Experience installing wood floors and performing floor sanding and finishing.
• • Comfortable building and stripping concrete forms and doing excavation/trench tasks safely.
• • Able to read plans, use layout tools, and operate common power and hand tools; strong attention to measurements and finish detail.
• • Reliable attendance, dependable transportation to Atlanta-area job sites, and willingness to work overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• • OSHA-10 card required; OSHA-30 preferred.
• • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• • First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• • Able to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and perform physical labor in varying weather.
• • Own basic hand tools; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

What We Offer

• • Pay $24–$38/hr DOE; overtime paid at time-and-a-half.
• • Weekly pay with direct deposit available.
• • Tool allowance and boot stipend provided.
• • Paid holidays and vacation after probation; foreman pay premiums for lead roles.
• • On-the-job training and steady project pipeline across multiple trades.

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