Carpenter Jobs in Sanford, FL

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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Survey Practice Builder

  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 14 hours ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is seeking a Professional Land Survey Practice Builder with 15+ years of experience to join our Lake Nona, FL office! Responsibilities Conducting field surveys using advanced...

Outside Commercial Carpenter

  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Work Environment In this role, the Outside Carpenter will work in a variety of environments. Inside stores, the environment is usually temperature controlled....

Mechanic / Car Builder

  • New Smyrna Beach, FL (17 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Smyrna Beach, FL (17 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 3 days ago

un MECHANIC / CAR BUILDER Classic Muscle Cars and Trucks compensation: hourly - paid every week employment type: experience level: senior level job title: automotive tech/mechanic looking for a...

Carpenter/Handyman for service calls work inside with A/C

  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Carpenter/Handyman for service calls work inside with A/C compensation: doe Wildwood Services LLC is looking for sub contractors to do Work Orders/Service calls to do repairs in retail stores....

Carpenter (Trade) Foreman

  • Winter Park, FL (16 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Winter Park, FL (16 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience 3 years Industrial/Commercial Construction Foreman experience preferred Experience managing carpentry crews and/or subcontractors preferred...

Cabinet installer

  • Orange City, FL (7 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orange City, FL (7 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a skilled Installation Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in construction and installation, with hands-on experience in various...

Carpenter Sr.

  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 5 days ago

trade Experience with cabinet building and framing, fabrications of solid surface and laminate countertops, roof repairs, drywall installation, concrete work, and more....

Cabinet Installer/for Commercial Millwork Comp/Apopka

  • Apopka, FL (17 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Apopka, FL (17 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 5 days ago

A Competent and Ethical person with Top finish cabinetry skills. 5+ Millwork experience *Measure, Install with top personal skills, dependable and honest. *5+ Millwork experience; Installer will have...

Commercial Construction Metal Framers- Hangers- Finishers- Acoustical W2 or 1099

  • Casselberry, FL (11 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Casselberry, FL (11 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Commercial Metal framing and Drywall Company looking for EXPERIENCED Metal Framers, Drywall Hangers, Finishers and Ceiling Mechanics....

Mechanic / Car Builder

  • New Smyrna Beach, FL (17 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Smyrna Beach, FL (17 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 6 days ago

looking for a mechanic to work on old school cars and trucks must be experienced mechanic in classic cars must have owns tools need electrical wiring knowledge full time position available weekly pay

Scaffold E&D Lead Carpenter

  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Related experience may include: Construction Laborer, Construction Worker, Curb and Gutter Laborer, Drain Layer, Drop Crew Laborer, Helper, Laborer, Post Framer, Skill Labor, Carpenter Foreman, Carpentry...

Scaffold E&D Carpenter

  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Related experience may include: Construction Laborer, Construction Worker, Curb and Gutter Laborer, Drain Layer, Drop Crew Laborer, Helper, Laborer, Post Framer, Skill Labor, Carpenter Foreman, Carpentry...

Carpenter III

  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 8 days ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED and five (5) years experience in carpentry/ woodworking trade, including cabinetry, millwork, and construction framing, or an equivalent combination...

Carpenter

  • Winter Park, FL (16 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Winter Park, FL (16 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Express Employment Professionals is seeking full-time, permanent Carpenters to perform high-end residential carpentry starting ASAP!...

Cabinet Maker I

  • Winter Park, FL (15 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Winter Park, FL (15 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 15 days ago

making or similar experience Preferred high school diploma or GED Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layouts with written and verbal instructions Overtime may be required based...

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Salary for Carpenter Jobs in Sanford, FL

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Highest Education Level

Carpenters in Sanford, FL 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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