Carpenter Jobs in Union, NJ

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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Wood Shop Seeks Woodworker

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Downing Frames is a contemporary art framing studio specializing in the fabrication of handmade, museum-quality frames....

Buildings and Grounds Carpenter/Handyperson

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

The Buildings and Grounds Carpenter/Handyperson is skilled in carpentry, woodworking, and general maintenance tasks for the City and Country School buildings and surrounding property....

Cabinet maker

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

un Cabinet maker (norwalk CT) DiIorios custom Woodworking image 1 of 3 compensation: Pay based on skillset employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Cabinet maker Now Hiring:...

Carpenter

  • New York City, NY (13 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (13 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

CARPENTER - 92005 Minimum Qualifications Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Carpenter acquired within the last 10 years; or Three years of experience as described in "1" above, plus...

Carpenter- Habla Espanol- 3-5 years experience

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Seeking a carpenter who does plumbing / electrical, tile installation, painting, and brought carpentry. Must be able to speak some English....

Rough frame carpenter

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Were looking for a skilled rough carpenter to join our team for immediate and ongoing projects....

Carpenter and Carpenters Helper

  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a Carpenter with residential experience for high end remodeling....

Woodworker, Cabinet Maker, Installations, Helpers

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

BROOKLYN-BASED HIGH-END CUSTOM CABINETRY AND ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK MANUFACTURER LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED MILLWORKER / WOOD CARPENTER TO JOIN OUR TEAM....

Business Analyst (AI Prototype Builder)

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Are you a creative and passionate developer? Do you have proven track record of building high-quality tech solutions? Do you want to rapidly design and build solutions to help an AI-forward...

Experienced Carpenter, Plumber and Electrician Wanted

  • Orange, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orange, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Experienced Carpenter, Plumber and Electrician Wanted compensation: Contract employment type: job title: Experienced Carpenter, Plumber and Electrician wan Experienced Carpenter, Experienced Plumber...

Per Diem Carpenter (Night)

  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Ability to make carpentry repairs and to do carpentry construction work. 5....

Per Diem Carpenter (Day)

  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Ability to make carpentry repairs and to do carpentry construction work. 5....

Residential construction company seeking quality driven craftsman

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (15 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (15 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

We perform demo, framing, insulation, drywall, tape and spackle, cabinet installation, custom built-ins, all trim, tile, painting, knowledge of electrical and plumbing, etc......

CARPENTER- Lead

  • Bridgewater, NJ (19 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (19 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Commercial General Contractor seeking a full-time lead Carpenter to join our team immediately!...

Experienced Carpenter, Plumber and Electrician Wanted

  • Orange, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orange, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Experienced Carpenter, Experienced Plumber and Experienced Electrician wanted for renovation job. $15-20 per hour. Call, text .... Or email....

Demographic Data for Union, NJ

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Salary for Carpenter Jobs in Union, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Carpenters in Union, NJ 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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