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Lead Carpenter - Fast Start
- Aerotek (State Line, PA)
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Job Title: Lead Carpenter
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Carpenter to join our dynamic team. This role involves working on large-scale commercial projects such as office buildings, retail centers, schools, and healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate will be proficient in structural framing, drywall installation, and finish carpentry, with a strong understanding of commercial building codes and safety standards.
Responsibilities
+ Interpret architectural plans, blueprints, and specifications for commercial projects.
+ Construct, install, and repair structures including walls, floors, ceilings, partitions, and doors.
+ Perform rough and finish carpentry tasks using a variety of hand and power tools.
+ Install metal and wood framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, and millwork.
+ Ensure all work meets commercial building codes and project specifications.
+ Collaborate with other trades (electricians, plumbers, HVAC) to coordinate workflow.
+ Maintain a clean and safe job site, adhering to OSHA and company safety protocols.
+ Inspect work for accuracy and quality, making adjustments as needed.
Essential Skills
+ 5-7 years of carpentry experience.
+ 1-3 years of commercial construction experience.
+ 1-3 years of drywall experience.
+ Proficiency in framing and finish carpentry.
+ Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications.
+ Experience with metal framing and commercial doors.
+ Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
+ Ability to lift 75 lbs.
Why Work Here?
Join a family-owned general contractor with room to grow and enjoy year-round steady work.
Work Environment
Work on commercial construction sites from Monday to Friday, 6 am to 4 pm. The work sites are within a 2-hour radius of Mercersburg, PA.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of State Line, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $30.00/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 State Line,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.
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