If you’re a carpenter looking for a carpentry job in Minnesota, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we give a quick rundown of what a carpentry career path looks like, followed by 9 carpenter jobs in Minnesota.
If you’re new to the world of carpentry, welcome. If you’re already an old hand, skip right ahead to our Minnesota Carpenter Jobs Roundup.
Carpentry is a broad field that includes a variety of specializations dealing with timber and lumber, such as rough carpentry (framing, roofing, formwork, joist laying, and other structural work), trim carpentry (mouldings and trims, skirting boards, mantles, and other ornamental work), drywalling, ship’s carpentry (boatbuilding), cabinet and other furniture making, finish carpentry and joinery.
Carpenters play an essential part in almost every construction project, because they build the framework for the entire structure. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Employment of carpenters is projected to show little or no change from 2019 to 2029” and in 2019, there were 1,024,100 carpenter jobs available in the U.S.A.
Carpenters work with blueprints and plans and need attention to detail, basic math skills for measuring, and physical stamina, strength, dexterity. Carpenters typically work both indoors and outdoors.
Carpenters typically learn on the job or through apprenticeships, although some jobs may require technical college or an Associate’s degree. If you’re considering carpentry as a career path, check out some carpentry YouTube videos to get a feel for it and see whether it’s something you could see yourself doing.
Carpenters in Minnesota earn an average annual salary of $57,926 (as of September 25, 2020) but the range typically falls between $50,023 and $66,758.
For more information about carpentry as a career, check out our Carpenter careers page.
Below, we’ve rounded up a collection of carpenter jobs in Minnesota.
JerCo Construction in Fridley, Minnesota is seeking a Custom Home Carpenter to work with a great team to build high-end, custom homes.
$15-$30 per hour depending on experience
1290 Osborne RD NE Fridley, Minnesota
JerCo is a full-service general contractor and framing & exterior sub-contractor that has been building better homes in the Twin Cities for the past 15 years.
JerCo's commitment to both its customers and team allows the company to provide lifelong exceptional service to the Twin Cities metro area. Building a better team and a better home isn't just their business, it's their life.
Entry level
General carpentry and framing
Paul Davis Restoration, in Saint Paul, Minnesota is looking to hire an Apprentice Carpenter to learn standard entry-level carpentry methods and techniques under work direction from the Production team. The training is performed on-the-job and is supplemented by ongoing support and training.
475 Cleveland Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Compensation is evaluated on a yearly basis effective from the start date of employment of each calendar year. An annual reward planner (ARP) is completed at that time. Promotions and advancement within the position bring progressively greater challenges, learning, responsibility, and compensation.
Typical hours are 07:30-16:30, but can vary depending on workload.
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, content restoration, and reconstruction. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
At Paul Davis Restoration, we provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need. We do this by providing opportunities to GREAT people who deliver Best in Class Results. We are looking for "A players” to join our team who respect the individual, deliver what they promise, and take pride in what they do, while practicing continuous improvement.
From flooding to fires and frozen pipes, Paul Davis responds with 24-hour emergency service to restore calm in the most chaotic of events. We are here to serve in every capacity, providing excellent customer service and a quality end product. We continually strive to maintain excellence and an experience that is second to none. Passion for quality drives everything we do.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Paul Davis Restoration in Saint Paul, Minnesota has a position for a Finish Carpenter to perform a variety of carpentry-related tasks associated with restoration projects.
Compensation is evaluated on a yearly basis effective from the start date of employment of each calendar year. An annual reward planner (ARP) is completed at that time. Promotions and advancement within the position bring progressively greater challenges, learning, responsibility, and compensation.
Full-time Monday through Friday with a standard start time of 07:00-08:00 until 17:00 with occasional evening/weekend work bas on-call rotation.
475 Cleveland Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, content restoration, and reconstruction. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
At Paul Davis Restoration, we provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need. We do this by providing opportunities to GREAT people who deliver Best in Class Results. We are looking for "A players” to join our team who respect the individual, deliver what they promise, and take pride in what they do, while practicing continuous improvement.
From flooding to fires and frozen pipes, Paul Davis responds with 24-hour emergency service to restore calm in the most chaotic of events. We are here to serve in every capacity, providing excellent customer service and a quality end product. We continually strive to maintain excellence and an experience that is second to none. Passion for quality drives everything we do.
Paul Davis Restoration in Saint Paul, Minnesota is looking to hire a Restoration Technician to supervise and respond to all emergency services work activities related to program work and tasks assigned by the Operations Manager.
Competitive
A typical shift for this position is 07:00-17:00, Monday-Friday.
The Restoration Technician must be able to contribute to the on-call rotation for weekdays and weekends.
475 Cleveland Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, content restoration, and reconstruction. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
At Paul Davis Restoration, we provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need. We do this by providing opportunities to GREAT people who deliver Best in Class Results. We are looking for "A players” to join our team who respect the individual, deliver what they promise, and take pride in what they do, while practicing continuous improvement.
From flooding to fires and frozen pipes, Paul Davis responds with 24-hour emergency service to restore calm in the most chaotic of events. We are here to serve in every capacity, providing excellent customer service and a quality end product. We continually strive to maintain excellence and an experience that is second to none. Passion for quality drives everything we do.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Paul Davis Restoration in Saint Paul, Minnesota is looking for a Drywall Finisher to perform a variety of drywall-related tasks associated with restoration projects.
Competitive
Available to work full-time Monday through Friday with a standard start time of 07:00-08:00 until 17:00, with the occasional evening/weekend.
475 Cleveland Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, content restoration, and reconstruction. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
At Paul Davis Restoration, we provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need. We do this by providing opportunities to GREAT people who deliver Best in Class Results. We are looking for "A players” to join our team who respect the individual, deliver what they promise, and take pride in what they do, while practicing continuous improvement.
From flooding to fires and frozen pipes, Paul Davis responds with 24-hour emergency service to restore calm in the most chaotic of events. We are here to serve in every capacity, providing excellent customer service and a quality end product. We continually strive to maintain excellence and an experience that is second to none. Passion for quality drives everything we do.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Goebel Fixture in Hutchinson, Minnesota is searching for a Cabinetmaker/Woodworker to assemble fixtures and displays from pre-machined components.
$16.53/hour and up
528 Dale Street Southwest, Hutchinson, Minnesota
Goebel is dedicated to providing interior fixtures to major players in the luxury market. With over 80 years of experience, Goebel continues to live true to its vision of being an industry leader through its skilled employees, supreme customer service, and unmatched quality. Goebel believes in keeping promises, surpassing expectations, and providing unparalleled customer service.
Goebel is a progressive and forward-thinking company that places value on positive attitude, personal motivation and drive. You will work in an exciting environment that provides ever-changing challenges coupled with an organization that is committed to your success. Goebel offers a great benefits package and looks forward to receiving your resume.
Use pre-machined components/parts to assemble the units into fixtures or displays
Tradesmen International in Edina, Minnesota is offering a position for an Apprentice Carpenter to perform full-time carpentry work on commercial and residential projects.
$15-$18 per hour, depending on experience
5500 Lincoln Drive, Edina, Minnesota
Tradesmen International provides construction contractors and industrial companies with North America’s best, safety-minded skilled craftsmen. We operate in the U.S. through more than 170 offices.
We’re constantly hiring craftsmen who emphasize safety and pride themselves on setting quality standards for the industry. All our employees share a dedication to professionalism and we make every effort to reward each for the expertise they bring to our company and to the jobsite daily. We provide steady work, competitive wages, safer working conditions and opportunities for craftsmen to train and increase their earnings.
Entry-level
OSHA 10 certification is a plus but it can be provided through day-one training
Horizon Roofing in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota is seeking a Commercial Roofer to prepare and install commercial roofing systems.
The rate of pay is based on experience and ranges from $16-$43 per hour
4912 France Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Own transport needed.
For nearly 45 years, Horizon Roofing has been on a mission to serve the roofing industry with highly-qualified, uncompromising workmanship and service. We have locations in St. Cloud and Minneapolis.
At the end of your workday, do you want to feel like you accomplished something? Would you enjoy being able to say ‘I worked on that building’ to your family and friends? If so, a job at Horizon Roofing could be the perfect fit for you. At Horizon, we understand quality happens from the inside out. This is why we have made it our mission to hire the highest quality employees who value unparalleled job safety and stellar customer service. We always put safety above all else because we put a high value on the lives of our employees and their families.
As an award-winning company that continues to trend up, we demand the best from our employees – but don’t worry, we compensate because of it. From the newly-hired laborer to the most seasoned foreman, we’re here to support you. Along with great pay, unique benefits, and better training than anyone else in the industry, we offer every employee a road map to success to help them learn more and earn faster. If you’re interested in joining a company that cares about your personal growth and career advancement, you’ve found it.
That’s right; you don’t work for us, you work with us. We are a team of people working together to ensure that community businesses, schools, and hospitals (just to name a few) have a safe, secure roof over their heads. Think you have what it takes to join our growing roofing team? Apply today!
All skill levels, from general laborer to roofing mechanics, are encouraged to apply!
Must be able to climb a ladder; position requires lifting of 50lbs or more.
As a company, maintaining a positive reputation has its perks. Due to our high standing in the roofing industry, we are able to work with the best-of-the-best clients and provide accordingly for our employees. Horizon has one of the most competitive pay scales in the industry and opportunities for rapid advancement through our innovative training practices.
In addition, Horizon Roofing offers a wide array of benefits, sure to fit every employee’s needs. From traditional medical and dental benefits to non-traditional benefits (curious? come on in and apply to find out), Horizon looks out for its employees.
Award Staffing is looking for a Cabinet Maker to utilize blueprints and woodworking machines to repair high-grade articles of furniture.
$20 per hour
10700 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Award Staffing is a leading job placement firm in the metro area, operating through six offices across the region. For three years, Award has been recognized as a Star Tribune top place to work.
Award Staffing supports career seekers with temporary placement, seasonal jobs, temporary-to-hire jobs, and direct-hire placements. Award offers attractive benefits packages.
Either an Associate’s or technical degree from a community or technical college.
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