Carpenter Apprentice

Mortenson • Kenosha, WI

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About The Position

Mortenson is seeking Carpenter Apprentice I, II, III, or IV to assist Journeyman and Foreman Carpenters while learning the carpentry trade. The role involves setting up site facilities and temporary structures, handling forms and materials, and performing concrete and rough carpentry tasks. The position also requires collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels. Duties may change without notice and may include other tasks as assigned.

The position requires repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. Handling loads over 50 pounds requires assistance from another team member or equipment. Visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must already be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Mortenson describes itself as a builder, developer, and EPC company working across markets including sports, renewable energy, data centers, and healthcare. It aims to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact and is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program.
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to work precisely, visualize solid objects from drawings, and read plans.
• Ability to operate equipment, including table saws, radial arm saws, belt and disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; loads over 50 pounds require assistance from another team member or equipment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience on a construction site.

Responsibilities

• Set up trailers and build temporary structures, including decks, stairs, and roofs between office units.
• Install shelves; set up tool trailers and conexes; install silt fences and straw bales; and prepare the site according to the erosion control plan.
• Hand-set forms and assemble gang forms.
• Assist Journeyman and Foreman Carpenters with shooting grades and elevations.
• Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials.
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry, including hand-set walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, drywall, finish carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, millwork, and cabinetry.
• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Mental healthcare.
• Craft dependent scholarship.
• Service awards.
• Additional union benefits through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health coverage, insurance, pension, and job training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED