APPRENTICE CARPENTER & FRAMER

Key Responsibilities

• Training Classroom Instruction (4-Year Commitment): Attend 1 full week (40 hours) of intensive block-schedule training every quarter (160 hours/year).
• On-the-Job Training: Carpenter Apprentices will complete 2,000 hours of paid, on-the-job training annually under experienced Journeymen.

Core Competencies

• Strong Work Ethic & Reliability: Punctual, dependable, and committed to showing up ready to work every day.
• Curiosity: Active listening skills and a strong desire to learn.
• Growth Mindset & Receptivity: Takes direction and constructive critique positively to continuously improve work quality.
• Safety Mindset: Proactive commitment to job site safety and strict adherence to OSHA regulations.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work productively alongside Journeymen and peers.
• Detail-Oriented Problem Solving: Sharp attention to detail and ability to think critically when site conditions change.

Apprenticeship Program Requirements

• Enrollment Eligibility: Minimum 17 years of age to apply (18 to begin work on job sites).
• Mandatory Pre-Employment and Random Substance Abuse Screening.
• Must secure an "Intent to Hire" letter from an approved union signatory contractor to receive a work permit card and begin orientation.
• Valid Driver's License and Reliable Transportation to Travel to Various Job Sites and Regional Training Centers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform demanding physical labor in various environmental conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work at elevated heights.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and spatial reasoning.

Required Documents

• Legal work authorization: Valid state-issued photo ID, birth certificate, and legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Educational Documentation: High school diploma, GED equivalent, or documentation of 1,500 hours of trade work experience.
• DD214 Form (For Military Veterans Applying via Helmets to Hardhats).

Benefits

• Full-time Employment.
• Employer-Paid Health Insurance which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension/Annuity Contributions.
• Free Tuition: 100% Employer-Funded with Zero Student Debt.

Compensation

• Base Rates: As of May of 2026, the current taxable Journeyman Carpenter base rates in Ohio range from approximately $39.54/hour depending on the regional zone/county.
• Fringe Benefits: Total Package Exceeds $65.11/hour When Including Employer-Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) and Pension/Annuity Contributions.

Wage Scale Progression

• Carpenter Apprentices Receive a Bi-Annual Percentage Progression of the Full Journeyman Wage Scale Based on Completing Required Work Hours and Training Blocks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We Consider Candidates Regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status.