Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Thousand Oaks, CA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with structured learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span four to five years, demanding extensive training under skilled professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a projected 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In Thousand Oaks, apprentices can earn an average of $1,031 per week, with experienced carpenters often surpassing $120,000 annually. Vocational schools, unions, and specialized training programs provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with significant earning potential.
Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Finish Carpenter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various carpentry techniques and a keen eye for detail. As a Finish Carpenter, you will be responsible for the final touches on construction projects, ensuring that all elements are completed to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Your expertise will contribute to creating beautiful and functional spaces that meet our clients' needs. Responsibilities • Install and finish various types of trim, moldings, and cabinetry. • Perform flooring installation, ensuring proper alignment and secure fitting. • Assemble furniture and fixtures according to specifications. • Execute framing for interior/exterior walls as needed. • Conduct siding installation to enhance exterior structures. • Carry out construction painting tasks, ensuring clean lines and even coverage. • Collaborate with other tradespeople on-site to ensure project timelines are met. • Lift heavy materials as required for various tasks while adhering to safety protocols. Skills • Cabinet Installation • Framing Experience • Knowledge of flooring installation methods and materials. • Skilled in assembling various types of furniture and fixtures. • Familiarity with plastering techniques for wall finishes. • Basic electrical knowledge is a plus for integrating fixtures effectively. • Competence in siding installation practices. • Ability to execute construction painting with attention to detail. Join our team as a Finish Carpenter and bring your skills to life in an environment that values craftsmanship and quality work! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: • 8 hour shift Application Question(s): • What is your Finish Carpentry Experience? • What tools do you have? Ability to Commute: • Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>The KRS team is looking for dynamic individuals that are highly self-motivated to join our bridge construction crew and enjoy a rewarding career, while traveling nationwide. The position involves continuous travel from job to job throughout the United States in company vehicles with rapid advancement opportunities. Crew schedules are 6 work weeks on, (with weekends) followed by a week off. Koppers Railroad Structures, Inc. has been at the forefront of railroad bridge rehabilitation in the United States and Canada since the mid-1950s. We are one of the nation's largest railroad bridge contracting and engineering companies, serving Class 1, regional and short line railroads. KRS has a strong safety culture and is a trusted partner with the railroad industry. We have been building careers for over 60 years and offer competitive wages with a rich benefits package. We provide on the job training. With a base knowledge of construction tasks and physical labor experience, the Bridge Construction Technician will be trained to assist their Foreman with tasks associated with the repair and construction of railroad bridges. Compensation The average starting wage for this role will be between $22.65 - $25.75 per hour $65,000 and $80,000 per year), commensurate with experience. Lodging Allowance $735/per week. Job Responsibilities • Remove steel rivets with pneumatic tool • Tighten structural steel bolts with impact wrench • Remove existing structural steel with oxygen and acetylene torch • Drill holes in existing or new structural steel with magnetic drill • Drill holes in existing or new timber with 1/2" Electric or Hydraulic Drill • Hang Scaffolding • Work at heights while utilizing lineman equipment • Ascend and descend slopes with rough terrain • Drive spikes and drive pins with maul • Dig using hand shovel • Operate 1/2' drill and generator, impact wrench, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools and chain saw • Use lineman gear, D-handle spade (shovel), sharp shooter (shovel), crow bar, and pry bar. Benefits KRS offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401k Plan with company match • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Flex scheduling to provide regular time off • Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts once qualified • Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent) • Paid Short Term Disability Leave • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Program Incentives • Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, and transportation Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent • Current Driver's License with a favorable driving record (CDL is preferred and commands a premium rate) • Previous experience with heavy physical labor • Exposure to heights Physical Demands • This position involves heavy lifting of up to 70 pounds; long hours of standing, walking, and climbing on remote jobsites; detailed work with hands and fingers using machinery and controls; grabbing, reaching, and push/pull tasks; balancing, sometimes while stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Jobsites can be noisy with sounds of machinery and moving trains so raised voices may need to be used to hear. Ability to read and write are required as the position involves completion of information and forms. Work Environment • This position involves routine exposure to outside weather conditions and involves working around moving mechanical parts with vibration. Work is performed at heights of up to 500'. • Occasional work around fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals as well as sources of electricity • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law Skills: Bridge Building, CDL Driver's License, Civil Engineering, Construction, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Incentive Programs, Lift/Move 70 Pounds, Physical Demands, Pneumatic Tools, Railroad Construction, Scaffolding, State Laws and Regulations, Stock Purchase Plans, Vision Plan About the Company: Koppers
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