Carpenter Jobs in San Martin, CA

A Carpenter is an essential role in the construction industry, responsible for cutting, shaping, and installing building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. They also read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to understand the project's requirements, plan the layout, measure and cut materials, and assemble and join them together. The tasks of a carpenter also involve installing structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Therefore, they should have strong mechanical skills, physical strength and stamina, problem-solving skills, and an eye for detail.

Before becoming a Carpenter, a person may have held roles such as a Carpenter's Helper or Assistant, where they would have gained on-the-job training and experience under the supervision of a seasoned Carpenter. Another position that can lead to a career as a Carpenter is a Construction Laborer, which provides an understanding of the construction process and the use of tools. To enhance their credentials, Carpenters should consider obtaining certifications such as the Pre-Apprentice Certificate Training (PACT), or the Certified Remodeler (CR), Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC), or Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

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Journeyman Carpenter

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Responsibilities: Install metal and wood framing and roof truss components, reading and understanding blue prints and schematics, using hand and electric tools to cut and fabricate and install frame...

Practice Builder - Environmental Planning

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is seeking an Environmental Planning leader to join our office in San Jose, California (CA)! As our environmental teams are growing, we are also seeking Environmental leaders...

Framing/Carpenter Crew Needed

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 23 days ago

un Framing/Carpenter Crew Needed compensation: Prevailing Wage over $60/hr We are a licensed general contractor in a specialized industry. Framing and Carpenter Crew of 3 or 4 needed ASAP....

Carpenter

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Provide hands-on advanced carpentry skills, and from time to time supervise crews of carpenters....

Senior Practice Builder - Transportation/Traffic

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Practice Builder to expand our Transportation Planning/Traffic practice in San Jose, California (CA)! Responsibilities Has an...

Lead Carpenter San Jose State University

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Staff within the Carpenter Shop are responsible for a full range of journey-level skilled work in rough and finished skilled carpentry, to ensure a clean, safe, attractive, and well maintained learning...

Lead Carpenter

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Staff within the Carpenter Shop are responsible for a full range of journey-level skilled work in rough and finished skilled carpentry, to ensure a clean, safe, attractive, and well maintained learning...

Practice Builder - Transportation/Traffic

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Builder to expand our Transportation Planning/Traffic practice in San Jose, California (CA)! Responsibilities Has an...

Practice Builder - Water/Wastewater

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Practice Builder to expand our Water/Wastewater practice in San Jose, California (CA)! Responsibilities Manage, lead, and expand...

Demographic Data for San Martin, CA

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Basics of Becoming a Carpenter
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Salary for Carpenter Jobs in San Martin, CA

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Highest Education Level

Carpenters in San Martin, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.1%
Bachelor's Degree
18.0%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Master's Degree
5.6%
Some College
2.8%
Some High School
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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