Carpenter Jobs in Mesquite, TX

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, Hospital Facilities

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 6 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY Works under minimal supervision to provide general level skills in performance of carpentry work....

Warehouse Artisan - 1st Shift

  • Coppell, TX (24 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Coppell, TX (24 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title Warehouse Artisan - 1st Shift Position Overview Find your future with Shaw Industries. Shaw Industries is a Fortune 500 multinational flooring company that employs 20,000+ associates...

Pt Certified Framer

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 2 days ago

solutions. * deliver sales and production results Complete framing orders with a high degree of quality and on time Maintain the ready made frame department and other assigned areas including SISO...

Carpenter General Foreman

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Provide leadership, management, and supervision necessary for the planning, lay-out, and performing all types of civil and concrete work in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications,...

Part Time Retail framer - will train

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 2 days ago

solutions. * deliver sales and production results Complete framing orders with a high degree of quality and on time Maintain the ready made frame department and other assigned areas including SISO...

Framer-1

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 3 days ago

solutions. * deliver sales and production results Complete framing orders with a high degree of quality and on time Maintain the ready made frame department and other assigned areas including SISO...

different positions: RANCH HAND, carpenter trainee, 214-903-2703

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Also need carpenter to finish out a wedding chapel, repair another old building, window repair, etc. Must have drivers license Need laborers and carpenter trainees, must be dependable. ......

Full Time Framing Framer

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 3 days ago

and other framers....

Part Time Picture Framer - Training Included!

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 3 days ago

solutions. * deliver sales and production results Complete framing orders with a high degree of quality and on time Maintain the ready made frame department and other assigned areas including SISO...

PT Custom Framer

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 3 days ago

solutions. * deliver sales and production results Complete framing orders with a high degree of quality and on time Maintain the ready made frame department and other assigned areas including SISO...

Senior Carpenter, Hospital Facilities

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Preferred Licenses and Certifications Journeyman Carpenter License INCLUDE CURRENT RESUME WITH APPLICATION AND TRADE LICENSE OR CERTIFICATIONS IF APPLICABLE* JOB DUTIES Performs carpentry work involved...

Webber - Carpenter - Heavy Civil

  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Objective Work from plans to build, assemble, fit together, align, plumb, and set in place forms for molding concrete structures. Job Duties Construct forms for the placement of concrete and...

Service Carpenter Intermediate

  • Lancaster, TX (12 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lancaster, TX (12 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 6 days ago

The Service Carpenter will be responsible for the maintenance of all In-N-Out Burger facilities in the area of carpentry and tile setting....

$30/hour Carpenter Maintenance Professional BUDGET SUITES HOTEL

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Full time employment type: job title: Carpenter- Maintenance Professional Budget Suites Hotel is looking for a full- time maintenance professional must have CARPENTER SKILLS - 40 hours, $30 per hour...

Broker (Builder's Risk) - Commercial Insurance (Construction)

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 7 days ago

As a Builders Risk Broker within our Construction Practice, you will lead the placement and broking of builder's risk insurance, driving new business development and delivering exceptional client...

Demographic Data for Mesquite, TX

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Salary for Carpenter Jobs in Mesquite, TX

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Highest Education Level

Carpenters in Mesquite, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.1%
Bachelor's Degree
17.9%
Associate's Degree
11.8%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.8%
Some High School
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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