Finish Carpenters

Job Title: Rough and Finish Carpenters Needed ASAP! Start This Week!

Job Description

We are seeking skilled finish and rough carpenters with 3-5 years of experience in carpentry. Candidates must possess strong experience in carpentry and have their own basic tools. Safety consciousness is essential, and candidates must be able to work throughout the greater Milwaukee area with reliable transportation. Compensation is provided for traveling over 30 miles to job sites. Experience in restaurants and retail stores is advantageous. Candidates should be presentable as they may work in businesses during operating hours. The role involves building new high-end luxury apartments, installing trim on walls, doors, windows, cabinets, hanging doors, and cabinet installation.

Responsibilities

• Install trim on walls, doors, windows, and cabinets.

• Hang doors and install cabinets in high-end luxury apartments.

• Work with blueprints, drawings, and building plans to execute construction tasks.

• Measure, cut, and shape wood, metal, and other materials accurately.

• Use hand and power tools skillfully, including saws, hammers, drills, and nail guns.

• Apply knowledge of framing techniques for floors, walls, roofs, and staircases.

• Layout and assemble framing components as per specifications.

• Adhere to building codes, safety regulations, and construction standards.

• Solve problems and troubleshoot construction challenges on-site.

• Collaborate effectively with crew members and supervisors.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of carpentry experience.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and building plans.

• Skilled use of hand and power tools.

• Knowledge of construction standards and safety regulations.

• Mathematical skills for calculating dimensions, quantities, and angles.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with rough carpentry (residential or commercial) and trim work.

• 2+ years of carpentry experience.

• Hardware experience (2+ years).

• Experience with cabinets or door hanging, crown molding, and using a miter saw is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a vibrant team where you can enjoy annual Christmas parties, fishing trips, and travel opportunities. Experience a stable work environment, with job sites lasting 6-9 months, providing ample time to develop your skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $35.00/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 Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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.