Carpenter Jobs in Fitchburg, MA

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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Finish Carpenters

  • Nashua, NH (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashua, NH (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

Commercial finish carpentry and architectural millwork subcontractor is actively seeking experienced finish carpenters, millwork installers and cabinet installers to join our field crews for multiple...

Experienced Carpenter

  • Marlborough, MA (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 2 days ago

subsets of framing, cabinetry, trim, etc....

Journeyman Carpenter

  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 3 days ago

If you're a skilled Journeyman Carpenter seeking carpentry jobs with great pay, we may have the job for you....

Anaplan, Senior Model Builder - Remote - US

  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Anaplan, Senior Builder Anaplan Development Team Full Time Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the Boston, MA or Springfield, MA office will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring...

Experienced Carpenters

  • Merrimack, NH (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Merrimack, NH (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Seek help with 5+ years experience in carpentry. We provide all power tools and have everything needed to work safely....

Carpenter

  • Rindge, NH (14 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rindge, NH (14 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Concrete Form Carpenter Job Description Aerotek is hiring immediately for a fast-growing concrete construction company looking to hire self-motivated, experienced form carpenters and finishers....

Concrete Form Carpenter

  • Harvard, MA (12 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Harvard, MA (12 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Concrete Form Carpenter (Central MA) North Atlantic Concrete compensation: $28 - $40 per hour employment type: job title: Concrete Carpenter Looking for carpenters with concrete form experience and...

Carpenters

  • Rutland, MA (15 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rutland, MA (15 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 7 days ago

We need experienced lead carpenters, high end finishers, stick framers and helpers or cut men....

Carpenter II - Central Region

  • Rutland, MA (15 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rutland, MA (15 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 9 days ago

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities\: The Carpenter II supervises and performs general carpentry work at agency properties and inspects agency structures to perform preventive maintenance...

Commercial Finish Carpenter

  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 10 days ago

Commercial Finish Carpenter compensation: by experience employment type: job title: Finish Carpenter Finish Carpenter -Install Doors and Hardware -Install Kitchen Cabinetry- -Install Standing running...

Framer/Carpenter needed

  • Hudson, NH (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hudson, NH (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Framer/Carpenter needed (Hudson) compensation: TBD Have a few walls that need to be framed to an existing cathedral ceiling, also have a set of stringers that need to be cut/installed to basement.own...

Retail PT Custom Art Framer

  • Chelmsford, MA (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications English Computer skills Frame carpentry Entry level Full Job Description Store - BOS-CHELMSFORD, MA Build customer relationships while...

Custom finish Carpenter and all around knowledgeable person

  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Be willing to take on all forms of carpentry, demo, frame, exterior, interior, mill work etc etc We are a young and fun group of guys building some crazy stuff for people with bananas money....

Carpenter

  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Carpenter (Amherst) compensation: $65/hr employment type: job title: Carpenter Carpenter needed in Amherst MA starting asap. Beginning of the project installing safety rails around stair wells....

Carpenter Apprentice

  • Gardner, MA (9 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Gardner, MA (9 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Carpenter Apprentice PeopleReady of Worcester, MA is now hiring Carpenter Apprentices in Gardner, MA! Apply today and you could start as soon as this week....

Demographic Data for Fitchburg, MA

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Salary for Carpenter Jobs in Fitchburg, MA

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Highest Education Level

Carpenters in Fitchburg, MA 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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