Carpentry & Framing Intern | Off-Site Construction

DREXEL SYSTEMS LLC • Wrightstown, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Drexel Building Supply is seeking a Carpentry & Framing Intern to gain hands-on experience in off-site carpentry, modern framing, field assembly, and plant manufacturing. Working with experienced crews, the intern will assist with panelized walls, floors, trusses, and roofs on residential and commercial projects while developing carpentry skills and supporting project delivery across Wisconsin.

This is an in-person internship scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from May 2026 through August 2026. The first day is Supply Happiness University at Drexel Building Supply in Campbellsport, Wisconsin; interns must arrange their own transportation for that day. Afterward, the intern will report to a summer placement determined jointly by the Drexel People and Talent Team and the intern, focused around the Madison area and regional job sites. Daily travel to project locations is required, and work may take place in varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Currently pursuing a degree, diploma, or technical certification in Construction Management, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Residential Building, or a related trade field.
• Able to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, and safely lift or manipulate weights from 5 to 100 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination and arm, hand, and finger dexterity.
• Dependable, detail-oriented team player with an energetic attitude, good spatial awareness, and strong communication skills.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous exposure to framing, construction, building materials, or power tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with light framing on residential and commercial projects, including setting panelized walls, floors, trusses, and roofs under guided mentorship.
• Measure and accurately mark cut lines on materials using measuring and marking tools and common carpenter hand and power tools.
• Work across job sites and, as needed, in manufacturing plant operations.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized job sites, company vehicles, trailers, and staging areas.
• Travel daily to project locations and work in varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Participate in safety programs and follow company safety rules, personal protective equipment requirements, and regulations.
• Communicate and collaborate with crew leaders, team members, and trade partners.
• Develop skills in off-site modular construction, carpentry fundamentals, and safe operation of hand and power tools.

Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to a Team Member-owned ESOP culture.
• Hands-on experience working directly with industry experts on real-world projects.
• Fun, supportive work environment; the company states it has been recognized as a Top Workplace every year since 2011.
• Drexel pays 50% of apparel items ordered from the Drexel clothing website.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed