Carpenter @ Aerotek

Job Title: Carpenter / Wood Framer Commercial ConstructionJob DescriptionThis role focuses on wood framing for large-scale commercial projects, including multi-family and other commercial structures. You will perform hands-on carpentry work such as framing, trimming, cutting, and nailing wood, while contributing to the safe and timely completion of complex builds. The position suits individuals with strong work ethic, commercial construction experience, and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform wood framing for large-scale commercial and multi-family projects, following plans and specifications.
• Cut, trim, and nail wood components to construct walls, floors, roofs, and other structural elements.
• Lay out and install pre-fabricated wall panels and trusses according to project requirements.
• Perform stair and rafter cutting with accuracy and attention to structural integrity.
• Assist with commercial wood framing tasks, including layout, measuring, and alignment.
• Use hand tools and basic power tools safely and efficiently throughout daily tasks.
• Read and follow directions from supervisors, forepersons, or lead carpenters on site.
• Collaborate with a diverse, often bilingual team to complete tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with site safety rules.
• Transport and care for personal tools and equipment required for daily work.
• Adapt to changing site conditions and tasks, taking on general construction and labor duties as needed.
• Arrive on time and ready to work each day, demonstrating consistent reliability and strong work ethic.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in commercial construction environments.
• Hands-on experience in wood framing or strong interest and aptitude to learn wood framing techniques.
• General construction knowledge, including basic understanding of building components and site operations.
• Ability to perform stair and rafter cutting or willingness to learn these tasks under guidance.
• Familiarity with pre-fabricated wall panels and trusses in a framing context.
• Capability to work effectively as part of a team, including on bilingual crews.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• Reliable transportation to travel to and from various job sites.
• Ability to safely use and maintain basic carpentry hand tools and equipment.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, carrying, standing, and working at heights as required by the job.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in commercial wood framing on large-scale or multi-family projects is a significant plus.
• Experience in carpentry, framing, or finish carpentry.
• Experience in roofing and general labor within construction settings.
• Willingness to be challenged and to develop new technical carpentry skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, changing construction environment.

Why Work Here? You will join a professional construction team that values reliability, strong work ethic, and continuous learning. The environment offers exposure to large, complex commercial projects where you can build your skills in wood framing and broader carpentry. You will work alongside experienced tradespeople who support on-the-job learning and growth, while contributing to visible, high-impact projects in the community. Work EnvironmentThis is a field-based role on active commercial construction sites. Work is hands-on and physically demanding, often outdoors and subject to varying weather conditions.

Typical hours follow standard construction schedules, with the possibility of extended hours when project needs require it. You will work closely with a team, including bilingual crews, in a collaborative and safety-conscious environment. All candidates must provide and use their own basic hand tools, including work boots, tool belt, chalk line, 25-foot tape measure, speed square, cat paw, and framing hammer. Appropriate work attire suitable for a construction site, including sturdy work boots and tool belt, is required.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plainville, MA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Plainville,MA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.