Carpenter Jobs in Isle Of Wight, VA

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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Carpenter Apprentices-Sunrooms

  • Newport News, VA (15 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Newport News, VA (15 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 19 hours ago

What You'll Do: Assist lead carpenters on residential construction projects with an emphasis on decks and sunrooms Take on a variety of general carpentry and handyman tasksframing, trim, drywall, doors...

Carpenter - Sign On Bonus + Benefits

  • Portsmouth, VA (20 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (20 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 19 hours ago

for Commercial Carpenters....

Carpenter

  • Norfolk, VA (24 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (24 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 1 day ago

and blueprint reading skills as well as knowledge of wood framing, material management, metal doors, hardware install, drywall, trim, cabinets/counter tops, suspended grid, tile install, etc....

Production Team Partner - Mat Roller & Order Builder - UniFirst

  • Norfolk, VA (24 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (24 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal! UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Family. As a Team Partner in the Production Department, you...

Total Ship Readiness Assessment (TSRA) Agenda Builder

  • Norfolk, VA (24 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (24 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 2 days ago

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Data Analyst to support Total Ship Readiness Assessment (TSRA) Agenda Building efforts at the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT)...

Scaffold Builder (Franklin, VA) - Austin Industrial (International Paper)

  • Franklin, VA (21 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, VA (21 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 2 days ago

About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60...

Carpenter Helper - Sign On Bonus + Benefits

  • Portsmouth, VA (20 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (20 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Dow is accepting online applications for Commercial Carpenter Helpers. Please go to WWW.DOWCONINC.COM to apply. Dow, based in Portsmouth for 33 years, has work thru-out the Tidewater area....

Carpenter (Franklin, VA) - Austin Industrial (International Paper)

  • Franklin, VA (21 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, VA (21 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Austin Industrial is currently seeking a Carpenter to join our staff located at Franklin, VA....

Carpenter Helper (Franklin, VA) Austin Industrial- (International Paper)

  • Franklin, VA (21 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, VA (21 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Austin Industrial is currently seeking a Carpenter Helper to join our staff located at Franklin, VA....

Concrete Carpenter

  • Newport News, VA (15 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newport News, VA (15 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 4 days ago

General Contractor in Newport News, VA is seeking a Concrete Carpenter who is committed to performing and maintaining the quality work standards established by Hampton Roads Contracting, Inc....

NEEDED Handyman/Carpenter w/experience TOP PAY

  • Newport News, VA (15 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newport News, VA (15 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Looking for a full-time handyman/carpenter with experience. Work is year-round and steady. Drywall or extra skills a plus!...

Civil Carpenter (Franklin, VA) - Austin Industrial

  • Franklin, VA (21 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Franklin, VA (21 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Civil Carpenter Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools....

Senior Healthcare Recruiter - Brand Builder

  • Norfolk, VA (24 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (24 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 12 days ago

Join Our Team as a Senior Healthcare Recruiter Amplify Your Brand and Shape Your Future Our Story Imagine a world where healthcare recruitment is not just a task, but a mission driven by genuine...

Remote Work

Carpenter

  • Smithfield, VA (7 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Smithfield, VA (7 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

We are currently seeking highly motivated professional Carpenter with skills in multiple trades....

Looking for knowledgeable carpenter.

  • Newport News, VA (15 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newport News, VA (15 miles from Isle Of Wight, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

un Looking for knowledgeable carpenter. compensation: 20/hr Looking for someone who is comfortably and knowledgeable in carpentry, more specifically someone who is very familiar with using a circular...

Carpenter Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Basics of Becoming a Carpenter
Carpentry is one of the oldest skilled crafts in the world and involves shaping, fitting and assembling pieces of wood to make objects for use in fields like construction and home improvement. It...
Intentional Public Disruptions: Art, Responsibility, and Pedagogy
During the fall of 2017, art educator B. Stephen Carpenter II began a residency at the [MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology](https://arts.mit.edu/cast/) (CAST). He provided new perspectives...
Carpentry Exam Questions Practice Test
Carpentry is a skilled trade that involves the construction and installation of structures made of wood and other materials, such as drywall and metal. Carpenters use a variety of tools and...

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Salary for Carpenter Jobs in Isle Of Wight, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Carpenters in Isle Of Wight, VA offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.3%
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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