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Carpenter Leader

2/18/2026

The role involves coaching and guiding a carpenter team through rough framing of residential and commercial projects, including setting panelized walls, floors, trusses, and roofs. Responsibilities also include erecting scaffolding, climbing ladders, precise material measurement and cutting, crane signaling, rigging, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
There is nothing ordinary about what we do. At Drexel, we want to do the very best to wow every customer every step of the way. It is our mission to make sure our contractors look good, and our homeowners feel good about the place they call "home"​. Build your WOW with Drexel Drexel is more than just 2x4s - YES, we have all your rough building materials but we also feature Cabinetry, Decking, Windows, Doors, Flooring, Roofing, Siding, Window Treatments, and more. We offer Home Design and Cabinetry Design to kick start your project whenever you are ready!
About the Role

Description

Do you enjoy daily travel to new locations? Do you love working outside and leading a carpenter team? Maybe you’re really into woodworking and carpentry in your free time. If any of that speaks to you, we may have the perfect position for you! We are looking for our next Framing Crew Carpenter Leader for projects in and around the Madison area (within a 1+ hour travel radius). Join our dynamic off-site construction team!


ABOUT THE ROLE:

Coaching and guiding the Carpenter Team leading them through their builds! Rough framing of both residential and commercial projects. Setting of panelized walls, floors, trusses and roofs. Erecting and working on scaffolding and climbing ladders for assembling structures above ground levels. Measuring and marking cut lines on materials using a tape measure, ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge. Shaping or cutting materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines and/or power saws. Able to read and understand building plans. Keeping a clean work environment includes job sites, company vehicles, and job trailers. Must be comfortable working in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. Crane signaling and rigging. Utilizing common carpenter skills. Uber - Positive enthusiastic, winning attitude!Attention to detail and excellent communication. Working in our manufacturing plants as needed. Completing all required safety programs and following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment.


YOUR PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE:

It would be great if your experience encompasses these four things:

  • Your background involves putting customers first
  • You have been a HUGE contributor to the success of a team
  • You are known to be the point person for product knowledge
  • You are uniquely you and bring something to the table that no one else can. You have done some great things that don’t necessarily fall into the career path above but that’s what makes you cool! Tell us why you would be great for this job anyway!

Are you able to fulfill all the requirements? If not, apply anyway! We have the best training facilities and mentors anywhere. We can train you if you have the right attitude!


REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED. One to three years of experience in framing, construction, installing doors/windows, building materials, or similar industry preferred. History with running a jobsite and crew is preferred, but not required! Requires ordinary ambulatory skills; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate weights of 5-100lbs. Must be able to use power tools, tape measure, read and understand work instructions, materials, and communicate with customers, co-workers, and contractors to ensure excellent customer service. Requires great hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity. Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.


FULL TIME TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:

  • Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k
  • ESOP Shares
  • Profit Sharing
  • Immediate Holiday and Vacation Pay
  • Team Member Product Discount
  • Scholarship Program for the kids of Drexel team members
  • Annual Charity Match Donation
  • Annual reimbursements to spend on family and fitness
  • Birthday PTO and many more fun little perks!

This is your chance to make a real impact. We can’t wait to see your application!


PM85

Key Skills
CoachingGuidingRough FramingPanelized Wall SettingScaffoldingClimbing LaddersMeasuringCutting MaterialsReading Building PlansWork Environment CleaningCrane SignalingRiggingCarpenter SkillsCommunicationAttention To DetailSafety Compliance
Categories
ConstructionTradesManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program401kESOP SharesProfit SharingHoliday PayVacation PayTeam Member Product DiscountScholarship ProgramAnnual Charity Match DonationAnnual Reimbursements for Family and FitnessBirthday PTO
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