Hiring for a Framing Carpenter in East Nashville, TN

Job Description

This role involves performing a wide range of carpentry tasks on a large new construction project, with a strong focus on framing, decking, and safety. You will work on a high-profile stadium build, using your hands-on carpentry experience and own tools to help construct structural and finish elements in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Install plywood decking according to project specifications and safety standards.
• Frame walls using 2x4s and other lumber, ensuring accurate measurements and level, plumb construction.
• Build and tear down handrails and temporary structures as needed to support construction activities.
• Perform residential-style framing and concrete form carpentry tasks that support overall stadium construction.
• Work safely and efficiently on an active construction job site, following all construction safety guidelines and procedures.
• Use basic hand tools such as hammers, squares, chalk boxes, and tape measures to complete daily tasks.
• Read and interpret basic measurements, layouts, and directions from supervisors or forepersons.
• Collaborate with other carpenters and trades on site to complete assigned work on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and properly store tools and materials at the end of each shift.
• Follow orientation and site-specific safety instructions before regular shift work.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of carpentry experience.
• Proven experience working on a construction job site.
• Framing experience, including residential framing and wall framing with 2x4s.
• Ability to install plywood decking and perform form carpentry tasks.
• Experience with drywall and related carpentry tasks.
• Strong familiarity with construction safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, including hammer, squares, chalk box, and tape measure.
• Capability to provide and use a personal set of basic carpentry hand tools.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a new construction environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any OSHA or related safety certifications are a plus.
• Experience in residential construction is highly transferable.
• Concrete form carpentry experience is highly beneficial.
• Comfort working on large, high-profile construction projects such as stadiums.
• Ability to work overtime, including occasional Saturdays, when required.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute to a major stadium construction project that offers long-term stability and consistent work. The employer provides a contract-to-hire path with ongoing projects in the local market, creating strong prospects for continued employment. You can expect a reliable schedule with opportunities for at least 10 hours of overtime per week, allowing you to increase your earnings while building experience on a landmark project.

Work Environment

This position is based on a new construction stadium project, working primarily outdoors and in partially enclosed structures as the build progresses. The role follows a first-shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the expectation of being open to occasional Saturday work as needed and with at least three days’ notice. Orientation takes place from 6:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, after which regular shifts begin. The environment is an active construction site that requires strict adherence to construction safety practices and site rules. You will use basic carpentry hand tools and are expected to bring your own tool bags and tools, including hammer, square, chalk box, and tape measure. Work conditions involve standing, climbing, lifting, and working at various heights, typical of large-scale construction projects.

This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spend