Carpenter Apprentice 1

Lee Contracting • Pontiac, MI

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About The Position

Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned industrial contractor founded in 1989 and based in Pontiac, Michigan. The Carpenter Apprentice 1 learns foundational carpentry skills while supporting apprentices, carpenters, and foremen on a variety of projects. The role involves using common hand tools, applying basic math and geometry, following supervisors’ instructions, maintaining an organized job site, handling materials and equipment, and complying with safety standards. The apprentice may also fuel and wash department vehicles and develops the skills needed to progress within the carpentry department.

The work may involve heights, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, confined spaces, loud equipment, uneven or steep terrain, and hot or cold environments. The role requires moving materials and tools, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds regularly or occasionally. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Mechanical inclination and familiarity with common hand tools, such as tape measures, power drills, levels, and screwdrivers.
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Basic math and geometry.
• Chauffeur’s license or medical card.
• One year of carpentry experience in a residential setting or technical school experience.
• Boom lift operation experience.
• Scissor lift operation experience.
• Forklift operation experience handling materials up to 5,000 pounds.
• Basic operation of trucks and equipment.
• Experience loading trailers and securing construction material.
• Rigger 1 training.
• Woodworking tool experience, including circular saws, hand saws, and power drills.
• Metalworking tool experience, including hand saws, bandsaws, and grinders.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use common hand tools and apply basic math and geometry in carpentry.
• Support other apprentices, carpenters, and foremen on various projects.
• Follow instructions from foremen and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment.
• Pay attention to detail and follow safety standards.
• Fuel and wash department vehicles.
• Gain essential carpentry skills to progress within the carpentry department.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to help ensure the safety of workers and materials.
• Use and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings.
• Use and recognize rigging hardware, including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners, and tag lines.
• Identify common load configurations and positioning.

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and comprehensive training programs.
• Paid holidays upon hire.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Safety bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program.
• Work travel incentive.
• Holiday bonus.
• Company-provided tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed