Commercial Carpenter

Job Title: Carpenter Helper / Wood Framer

Job Description

We are currently hiring for a carpenter helper in the Waltham, MA area for long-term carpenter helpers. This role will focus on commercial wood framing and rough carpentry. You will need your own set of carpenter hand tools and a vehicle to drive to the first day orientation in Plainville, MA. This position will pay between $18 - $22 an hour depending on years of experience. YouthBuild and Tech School candidates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform wood framing for large-scale commercial projects, including multi-family and other commercial buildings.
• Execute precise cutting, trimming, and nailing of wood materials according to project plans and specifications.
• Build and install stair and rafter systems, ensuring accurate measurements and secure construction.
• Work with pre-fabricated wall panels and trusses, including handling, positioning, and fastening them in place.
• Assist with commercial wood framing tasks from layout through completion, following drawings and instructions from site leadership.
• Support general construction activities on site as needed, including material handling and site preparation.
• Use and maintain personal hand tools safely and effectively, including tape measure, speed square, chalk line, cat paw, framing hammer, and related tools.
• Follow all site safety procedures and guidelines while working on active construction sites.
• Collaborate with team members, including bilingual crews, to complete tasks efficiently and maintain project schedules.
• Demonstrate reliability by arriving on time, being prepared with required tools and gear, and completing assigned tasks consistently.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with wood framing in a construction environment, ideally on commercial or multi-family projects.
• General construction knowledge, including basic understanding of building components and construction processes.
• Ability to perform carpentry tasks such as framing, cutting, trimming, and nailing wood with accuracy.
• Experience with commercial construction sites and familiarity with site practices and expectations.
• Capability to read measurements accurately and use tools such as a 25 ft tape measure, speed square, and chalk line.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work extended hours when necessary to meet project demands.
• Willingness to learn new methods, accept challenges, and adapt to different tasks on the job.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including on bilingual crews, while following direction and communicating clearly.
• Reliable transportation to travel to various job sites as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Work with stair and rafter cutting on commercial or residential projects.
• Experience working with pre-fabricated wall panels and trusses.
• Previous exposure to multi-family framing and commercial wood framing projects.
• Experience in finish carpentry or roofing work.
• Comfort working in general labor roles on construction sites in addition to carpentry tasks.
• Ownership of basic hand tools, including work boots, tool belt, chalk line, 25 ft tape measure, speed square, cat paw, and framing hammer.

Why Work Here?

Join a construction team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous learning. You will work on impactful large-scale commercial projects, gaining exposure to a variety of framing methods and construction techniques. The environment encourages collaboration, with opportunities to work alongside experienced carpenters and diverse crews. You can build your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career in a setting that rewards strong work ethic and dedication

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waltham, MA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Waltham,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.