Carpenter

Job Title: Finish Carpenter

Job Description

Aerotek is hiring immediately for a carpenter in Medford, MA! This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced frame to finish carpentry skills on a variety of construction projects for a general contractor. You will focus on high-quality interior and exterior carpentry work, ensuring that all installations meet precise specifications and contribute to a polished, professional final result. This position is full time offering competitive pay and benefits!

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed finish carpentry work, including installation of trim, molding, doors, windows, and other interior and exterior finishes.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications to complete finish work accurately.
• Collaborate with the construction team to coordinate tasks and ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble wood and other materials to create precise and clean finishes.
• Inspect completed work to verify alignment, fit, and finish meet quality standards and project requirements.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete framing and finish carpentry tasks.
• Assist with framing tasks as needed to support overall project progress.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all site safety procedures.
• Identify and communicate any material, design, or structural issues that may affect finish quality or timelines.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in finish carpentry, including trim, molding, and detailed woodwork.
• Hands-on construction experience with a strong focus on carpentry.
• Finish and frame carpentry experience with the ability to support both rough framing and finish work.
• Ability to read and follow construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Proficiency with carpentry hand tools and power tools, with a strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a construction team on active job sites.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on projects for general contractors or within commercial or residential construction environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to fit, finish, and alignment in the field.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and other trades.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively across multiple tasks.
• Willingness to adapt to changing project needs and support various carpentry-related tasks.

Why Work Here?

You will join a professional construction team that values craftsmanship, reliability, and pride in quality work. The role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, develop your carpentry skills further, and contribute directly to visible, high-impact results. You can expect a supportive environment that emphasizes safety, collaboration, and steady, project-based work with opportunities to grow your experience in both framing and finish carpentry.

Work Environment

You will work on active construction sites for a general contractor, primarily performing carpentry and finish work. The role involves using standard construction tools and equipment, including hand tools and power tools, in a physically active environment. Work is typically performed during standard construction hours and may require standing, lifting, and working in various indoor and outdoor conditions depending on the project phase. Site safety practices and appropriate workwear, such as sturdy footwear and job-site-appropriate clothing, are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milton, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/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 Milton,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.

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