Carpenter Leader

DREXEL SYSTEMS LLC•West Bend, WI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter Leader coaches and guides the Off-Site Carpenter Team while leading high-quality rough framing projects in residential, commercial, and off-site construction environments. Based in and around West Bend, Wisconsin, with daily job-site travel within a one-hour-plus radius, this role serves as the primary job-site contact for communication, logistics, and quality craftsmanship. The position may also work in the manufacturing plant as needed. The role coordinates equipment and deliveries, including cranes, forklifts, and loads, and performs crane signaling as needed. It involves reading building plans, measuring and marking materials, cutting and shaping materials with hand tools, machines, and/or power saws, and assembling panelized walls, floors, trusses, and roofs. The Carpenter Leader works at heights using ladders and scaffolding and maintains safe, clean job sites, company vehicles, and trailers. The successful candidate brings an enthusiastic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Drexel describes itself as a team-member-owned, community-driven company and offers ESOP shares and profit sharing, among other benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read building plans and work instructions.
Ability to use power tools and hand tools.
Ability to perform crane signaling.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and contractors.
Great hand-eye coordination and arm, hand, and finger dexterity.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate weights from 5 to 100 pounds.
Comfort working at heights on ladders and scaffolding and in varied indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
Valid Wisconsin driver's license; daily travel to job sites within a one-hour-plus radius around West Bend is required.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in framing, construction, installing doors or windows, building materials, or a similar industry is preferred.
Experience running a job site and crew is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Coach and guide the Off-Site Carpenter Team and lead the team through construction builds.
Serve as the primary point person on job sites, emphasizing clear communication within the team.
Schedule and coordinate cranes, forklifts, and loads to job sites; perform crane signaling as needed.
Execute rough framing for residential and commercial projects.
Set panelized walls, floors, trusses, and roofs.
Read building plans and measure, mark, cut, or shape materials to specified dimensions using appropriate tools and equipment.
Erect and work on scaffolding and climb ladders to assemble structures above ground level.
Work in the manufacturing plant as needed.
Maintain clean job sites, company vehicles, and job trailers.
Complete required safety programs and follow safety rules across indoor and outdoor work environments.
Collaborate with coworkers, customers, and contractors while representing Drexel with a customer-first focus.