Carpenter Apprentice

Mortenson•Milwaukee, WI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter Apprentice I, II, III, IV that will be responsible for assisting Journeyman and Foreman Carpenters in the completion of their tasks while learning the trade. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. Let’s Redefine Possible®

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Currently enrolled in apprenticeship program
Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, read plans, and operate equipment (table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems)
Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience on a construction site preferred
Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback

Responsibilities

Setup trailers and build temporary structures (decks, stairs, roofs) between office units
Install shelves, setup tool trailers/conex’s, silt fences/straw bales, and setup site per erosion control plan
Hand-set forms and assemble gang forms
Assist journeyman and foreman with shooting grades and elevation
Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials
Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, set 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 all other duties as assigned