Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings Careers•Brown City, MI

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About The Position

Morton Buildings is hiring Construction Workers - Carpenters to join its construction crews. Under the guidance of a crew foreman, employees learn and follow the company’s safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards; interpret construction plans; and use tools and equipment to build post-frame structures. Work includes installing footings, framing walls and roofs, installing windows and doors, applying siding and roofing materials, and finishing structures with metal and wood trims. Crew members work together to maintain a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment. The position requires 10% travel, which may involve overnight trips of up to two weeks at a time, and may require working 9–10 hours during peak construction season. The stated pay is $22.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience, paid weekly. New crew members may earn a $2,000 first-year bonus through quarterly $500 bonuses, subject to applicable withholding taxes. The role is eligible for three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, training, and attendance.

Requirements

Building construction (post-frame), carpentry, or framing experience is preferred, including experience gained on the job or in school.
Willingness to participate in and complete a training program.
A valid driver’s license is preferred.
Available to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.
Ability to take direction and produce quality work efficiently.
Agreement to comply with all safety processes and procedures.
Ability to maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly.
Ability to lift 50 pounds as a standard requirement, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and at heights up to 40 feet.
Ability to travel 10%, including possible overnight trips of up to two weeks at a time.
Candidates offered employment must complete a pre-placement test that includes a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Building construction (post-frame), carpentry, or framing experience, whether on the job or in school.
A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Learn, keep current with, and apply Morton Buildings’ safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards.
Read, understand, and build according to construction plans.
Use tools and equipment safely and efficiently to construct buildings.
Dig and install footings; frame walls and roof structures; install windows, entry doors, other doors and door openings; install siding and roofing materials; and finish with metal and wood trims.
Work with crew members in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment.
Maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly.

Benefits

$500 quarterly retention bonus during the first year of employment, for a potential total of $2,000.
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Training bonus.
Safety incentives.
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
Bad weather pay.
401(k) opportunity.
Three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance.