Carpenter

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Carpenter can change yours. 

As a Carpenter you are responsible for designing, constructing, and repairing structures. This role will complete building construction, maintenance, and repair projects as needed, using a variety of materials, such as wood, steel, masonry, etc. Projects to include, but are not limited to, doors, hardware, trim, and drywall. This role will also inspect equipment, structures, and materials for defects to identify issues, and repair as needed, use blueprints to prepare project layouts and determine materials needed for current and future projects and prepare estimates of project cost, logistics, and timeline for completion. Critical for success is the ability to give attention to detail and work well independently.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.  

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You enjoy collaborating and working independently
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You are organized and professional
• You deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with others

What it takes:

• 5+ years of carpentry, building construction, or related experience
• Mechanical aptitude and extensive experience with power tools
• Proficient in reading blueprints or shop drawings
• Estimating experience
• OSHA 10-hour certification, or the ability to obtain within one month
• Must possess a valid drivers license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven, and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team