Carpenter Jobs in Taylor, 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 Helper

  • Round Rock, TX (15 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (15 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 4 days ago

May assist Carpenters in interior carpentry tasks such as install doors, wall forms, trim work and hardware. Operate hand and power tools as required....

Webber - Carpenters - (skilled in formwork) - Waterworks

  • Pflugerville, TX (15 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (15 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 5 days ago

APPLY IN PERSON Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 4:00PM (Closed on holidays): PLW Waterworks (Division of Webber) 17601 Weiss Lane Pflugerville, TX 78660 Objective Work...

Journeyman carpenter

  • Georgetown, TX (12 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Georgetown, TX (12 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 6 days ago

****job requirements **** -have reliable transportation to and from work -own carpentry tools such as a speed square, nail bags,skill saw and framing nail gun....

Commercial Finish Carpenter

  • Round Rock, TX (15 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (15 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Experience in cabinet installation and counter top Finish carpentry experience- wall panels Carpenter Knowledge/Skills: Proficiency in interpreting blueprints....

Carpenter

  • Round Rock, TX (15 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (15 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities Brasfield & Gorrie is currently accepting applications for a Carpenter. Below are the main responsibilities for this position....

Order Builder (Full Time)

  • Austin, TX (21 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Austin, TX (21 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time ORDER BUILDER positions. Location : Austin Vending - 6719 East Howard Lane, Building 2, Austin, TX 78754 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Load Builder I Yard

  • Georgetown, TX (12 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Georgetown, TX (12 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

PURPOSE Under general supervision performs routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site; assembles load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites. ESSENTIAL...

Scaffold E&D Lead Carpenter

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Related experience may include: Construction Laborer, Construction Worker, Curb and Gutter Laborer, Drain Layer, Drop Crew Laborer, Helper, Laborer, Post Framer, Skill Labor, Carpenter Foreman, Carpentry...

Scaffold E&D Carpenter

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Taylor, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Related experience may include: Construction Laborer, Construction Worker, Curb and Gutter Laborer, Drain Layer, Drop Crew Laborer, Helper, Laborer, Post Framer, Skill Labor, Carpenter Foreman, Carpentry...

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Salary for Carpenter Jobs in Taylor, TX

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Highest Education Level

Carpenters in Taylor, 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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