Job Title: Framing Carpenter

Job Description

Join our team as a Framing Carpenter where you'll be integral to constructing and assembling the framework of buildings. Your role will involve interpreting blueprints, ensuring structural integrity, and collaborating with a team to deliver quality work.

Responsibilities

• Build and install wood and metal-stud framing for walls, floors, roofs, and partitions.

• Read and follow construction drawings, specifications, and layout marks.

• Perform accurate measurements, chalk lines, and framing layout using levels, lasers, and squares.

• Install wall, roof, and floor sheathing per project requirements.

• Frame rough openings for doors and windows, ensuring proper structural support.

• Follow safety standards, including fall protection, tool safety, and housekeeping.

• Collaborate with superintendents, foremen, and other trades to maintain workflow and productivity.

• Safely operate saws, nail guns, drills, and other carpentry tools.

• Ensure all framing is plumb, level, square, and built to specification.

Essential Skills

• Experience in framing, construction, and carpentry.

• Proficiency with commercial construction techniques.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Skill in using tape measures, hand tools, and power tools.

• Mechanical aptitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification preferred.

• Valid driver's license preferred.

Why Work Here?

Work in a dynamic environment where collaboration and quality are valued. Benefit from a steady work schedule with opportunities for travel and growth. The position is open to entry-level carpenters looking to develop their skills.

Work Environment

Work primarily outdoors in the Topeka area. The role involves a Monday to Friday schedule from 7am to 3:30pm, with potential for 40-50 hours per week. Embrace the opportunity to work in various locations, starting in Atchison, KS for approximately one month before transitioning to projects mainly in Topeka.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Topeka, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Topeka,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.