Carpenter
Aerotek
**Hiring - Carpenter**
**Location:** Ames, Iowa
**Job Type:** Full-time
**About Us:** We are a family-oriented team with a strong focus on quality craftsmanship and building long-term relationships with our employees and clients. Many of our team members have been with us for over a decade, and we take pride in the work we do and the repeat business it generates.
**Job Description:** We are seeking a skilled Commercial Finish and Rough Carpenter to join our team. This role involves performing a variety of carpentry tasks, including casing, trim work, and window jamb extensions, across job sites in Ames, Huxley, Ankeny, and Des Moines. The ideal candidate will have experience installing door lock sets, framing, drywall, and siding, and will bring reliability, craftsmanship, and a dedication to high-quality work.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Perform rough and finish carpentry tasks as required by the superintendent.
+ Complete casing, trim work, and window jamb extensions.
+ Install door lock sets and windows.
+ Work on commercial construction projects, including framing, trim carpentry, and drywall.
+ Ensure all tasks are completed to high standards of quality and reliability.
**Essential Skills:**
+ 2+ years of experience in carpentry.
+ Proficiency in commercial construction, framing, and trim work.
+ Ability to perform rough and finish carpentry tasks.
+ Experience with casing, metal stud work, and finish carpentry.
+ Skilled in door lock and window installation.
**Why Work Here?**
+ Competitive pay.
+ Paid time off (PTO).
+ A 401K plan.
+ Health insurance.
+ A consistent 7 AM to 3:30 PM shift, allowing for quality time with family.
+ Long-term growth opportunities and a supportive team environment.
**Work Environment:**
+ Typically 40–45 hours per week at commercial job sites in Ames, Ankeny, Huxley, and the Des Moines metro area.
+ A team environment that values quality work and employee longevity.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Ames,IA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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