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Job Title: Carpenter

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled carpenter to create templates for items that are cut or bent in the shop for metal fabrication. The carpenter will craft these templates using wood or flat bar and employ a variety of tools, requiring proficiency in reading a tape measure. The role demands the ability to understand drawings and construct items independently. When the workload with templates is light, the carpenter will be trained to operate machinery such as a saw or drill press.

Responsibilities

+ Build and make templates for metal fabrication using wood or flat bar.

+ Utilize a variety of hand and power tools effectively.

+ Accurately read and interpret tape measures and blueprints.

+ Understand and follow technical drawings to construct items.

+ Operate a saw or drill press as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in carpentry and construction.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

+ Strong skills in using hand tools and power tools.

+ Excellent tape measure reading skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 5+ years of experience as a carpenter.

+ Ability to independently build and create items.

Why Work Here?

This position offers long-term job stability, ensuring steady employment in the shop regardless of business fluctuations. Employees will have the opportunity to learn new skills and enhance their expertise in the shop.

Work Environment

The work environment is an open-aired shop operating on a 1st shift schedule: 6am-4pm Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

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 Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.