Carpenter

Newport, RI
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Industry

Single Family Residential

Location

Newport, RI

Branch Number

20782

Hourly Rate

$25

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Job Description

Are you passionate about woodworking and looking to build your career in carpentry? We’re hiring a Carpenter Helper/Apprentice to assist our lead carpenter on residential projects throughout the beautiful Newport, RI area. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering long-term potential for the right candidate.
Job Details:
  • Location: All projects are located on Aquidneck Island, covering Portsmouth, Middletown, and Newport.
  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.
  • Requirements:
    • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods.
    • Familiarity with safety protocols and knowledge of building materials.
    • Background Check required (OSHA 10 certification not required).
    • Must report to the company shop daily.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Assist the lead carpenter with finish carpentry, woodwork, and occasional demo and concrete work.
  • Read blueprints and help cut, shape, and install structural wood pieces.
  • Use woodworking tools safely and effectively.
  • Work collaboratively with subcontractors and vendors to ensure materials are ready for daily tasks.
  • Inspect and repair damaged work as needed.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy worksite at all times.

What We’re Looking For:
  • Excellent fine motor skills and attention to detail.
  • A willingness to take direction and work on lengthy residential projects.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate with clients when necessary.
  • A desire for long-term employment and growth in the carpentry field.

This is your chance to work on exciting residential projects in a supportive environment while learning and growing your carpentry skills.
How to Apply:
Send your resume and a brief introduction to rsharp1@peopleready.com with the subject line: Carpenter Helper/Apprentice Application – [Your Name].

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The hourly rate for this position is $25/hour. This range is a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

In addition to monetary compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity. More information can be found by visiting flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates. Other compensations include referral bonuses opportunities. Learn more at https://skilled.peopleready.com/referral/.

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PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.