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Job Title: Field Installation Carpenter – Temporary Structures

Job Description

This field-based role focuses on assembling, building, and installing temporary structures in commercial environments using hand tools and detailed work instructions. You will work as part of a team, perform physically demanding tasks, and contribute to safe, high-quality installations in a variety of outdoor and indoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, build, and install temporary structures in commercial environments using hand tools and work instructions.
• Follow detailed work instructions and drawings to ensure structures are built accurately and safely.
• Work in the field as part of a team to complete installation projects on time and to quality standards.
• Perform carpentry-related tasks such as framing, installing doors, windows, decks, roofs, cabinets, scaffolds, and finish products as needed for each project.
• Lift, move, and position materials and components weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Operate basic hand tools and construction tools safely and correctly while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Adapt to working in commercial construction environments, including active job sites with other trades present.
• Work outdoors and indoors in all weather conditions, adjusting work methods to maintain safety and productivity.
• Ask questions and seek clarification to fully understand tasks, installation methods, and safety procedures.
• Learn new installation techniques, tools, and processes and apply them consistently in daily work.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment from trucks and trailers as needed.
• Support the team with general labor tasks such as staging materials, site cleanup, and basic warehouse or yard duties when required.
• Travel with the team to various job sites, including additional travel during winter months as projects require.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of carpentry-type work experience, such as building or installing framing, cabinets, decks, roofs, doors, windows, scaffolds, or finish products.
• At least 1 year of experience performing physical labor, including being on your feet for extended periods and lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively in a construction or installation setting.
• Experience working in construction, carpentry, building, roofing, concrete, farm work, warehouse labor, or similar physically demanding environments.
• Comfort working in commercial construction environments and around active job sites.
• Ability to work outside and in all weather conditions while maintaining safety and productivity.
• Willingness and ability to ask questions, learn new tasks, and be trained on new tools and installation methods.
• Capability to perform tasks such as loading and unloading trucks, warehouse pick/pack, and general labor when needed.
• Physical ability to repeatedly lift, carry, and maneuver materials up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Chauffeur’s license (strongly preferred).
• Previous experience building temporary structures, tents, or similar modular installations.
• Experience operating forklifts, hi-los, or other material-handling equipment in warehouse or construction settings.
• Experience in warehouse pick/pack, loading and unloading trucks, or general warehouse labor.
• Experience in farm work, roofing, or concrete work that demonstrates strong physical stamina and comfort with outdoor labor.
• Strong team orientation and communication skills to work effectively with field crews.
• Demonstrated reliability and willingness to travel to various job sites, including during winter months.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that values long-term commitment, offers full-time hours, and provides a clear path to being hired in directly. As you grow with the organization, you can earn raises and expand your skills through hands-on training and support from approachable leadership. The culture encourages questions, continuous learning, and genuine interest in the work, creating an environment where motivated individuals can build a stable, rewarding career. Seasonal travel opportunities, including during the winter, add variety to your work and exposure to different job sites and projects.

Work Environment

You will work primarily in commercial construction environments, both indoors and outdoors, on active job sites. The role is field-based and physically demanding, requiring regular lifting of up to 50 pounds, frequent standing, walking, bending, and carrying materials. You will use hand tools and basic construction equipment to assemble and install temporary structures, and may also work around forklifts, hi-los, and trucks during loading and unloading activities. Work takes place in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, and precipitation, so appropriate workwear and protective gear are essential. Hours are oriented around full-time work, with travel to various job sites and additional travel during the winter season as projects require.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Clemens, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Mount Clemens,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 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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