Carpenter

Carpenter

Overview

This role focuses on building precise, high-quality molds for precast concrete using a variety of carpentry tools. You will interpret blueprints, make informed decisions on how best to construct each mold, and ensure that every finished product meets exact customer specifications. The position emphasizes craftsmanship and accuracy over speed, and requires basic data entry to track work in a shared online document.

The typical schedule will be 7Am-3:30PM with overtime available after the shift. If you are interested in this position, then please apply today and an Aerotek Recruiter will reach out to you within 24-48 hours.

Responsibilities

• Build precast concrete molds using carpentry tools and techniques
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine layout, dimensions, and build methods
• Independently plan and construct molds to meet customer specifications
• Measure and cut materials accurately (to 1/16”)
• Safely operate company-provided saws and power tools (personal hand tools allowed per policy)
• Perform basic data entry to track mold details and progress (Google Docs)
• Build both small, quick-turn molds and large, complex molds
• Focus on quality craftsmanship over production volume
• Gather materials from both indoor workspaces and the outdoor yard

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of carpentry experience
• Strong ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Excellent measuring and layout skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with finish and general carpentry
• Comfortable with basic computer data entry
• Experience working in construction environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Precast concrete mold-building experience
• Experience in drywall, framing, or rough carpentry
• Commercial construction experience
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Trim work, cabinetry, or millwork experience
• New construction experience

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports long-term financial security and well-being, including 401(k) options and medical, vision, and dental coverage. The company provides 100% employer-paid life insurance, demonstrating a strong commitment to employee security. After five years of employment, team members become eligible for profit sharing, offering a meaningful opportunity to share in the organization’s success.

Work Environment

The work takes place primarily indoors in a carpentry and production environment where molds are built and finished. There is also an outdoor yard area that you may visit to retrieve materials and stock as needed. The indoor workspace can be dusty and noisy due to sawdust, sanding, grinding, and other fabrication activities, so you should be comfortable working in an active shop setting with appropriate safety practices and protective equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in West Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

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.