Job Title: Carpenter
Location: Grand Rapids
Classification: Full Time
Why Build Your Career at Owen-Ames‑Kimball
At Owen-Ames-Kimball, you are not just taking a job. You are joining a team that has spent more than 130 years proving that great buildings are built by great people. We trust our employees to do meaningful work, encourage them to grow, and support them with leaders who value integrity as much as results. We are people who value people, and with an average tenure of 12 years, that is something we live every day.
O-A-K is launching a self-perform carpentry and general trades division based in West Michigan. Our crews will take on rough/finish carpentry, doors, frames, and hardware, Division 10 specialties, selective demolition, and general conditions work on O-A-K projects.
About this opportunity
Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. is hiring a Carpenter to play a key role in delivering high-quality commercial construction projects. In this hands-on position, you'll perform skilled carpentry work ranging from structural framing and concrete formwork to finish carpentry and door hardware installation. You'll contribute to safe, efficient, and successful project outcomes while upholding O-A-K's commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and teamwork.
What you’ll do
- Perform rough and finish carpentry, framing, concrete formwork, and door hardware installation.
- Install structural and architectural building components including walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, doors, windows, frames, and trim.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications to accurately measure, prepare, and install materials.
- Build temporary structures such as scaffolding, bracing, and barriers as needed.
- Ensure all work meets quality standards through precise craftsmanship, attention to detail, and thorough inspections.
- Support punch list completion, repairs, and field adjustments to maintain project excellence.
- Follow all safety policies and maintain organized, hazard-free work areas.
- Collaborate with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and trade partners to keep projects on schedule and running smoothly.
What we’re looking for
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Carpentry certification or completion of a trade apprenticeship preferred.
- Experience in commercial construction with strong skills in both rough and finish carpentry.
- Advanced knowledge of door hardware installation and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience working with commercial carpentry materials, methods, and tools.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and other technical documents.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
- Strong math skills for measurements, layout, and material calculations.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Commitment to quality workmanship, safety, and jobsite professionalism.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve issues proactively.
- Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach to working with project teams and trade partners.
- Reliable, safety-focused, and dedicated to delivering exceptional results.
The O-A-K Advantage
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to salary, 401(k) profit sharing, paid time off, health insurance. You’ll work with a close‑knit, supportive team in a low‑turnover culture where people genuinely enjoy what they do. Our size and values mean your contributions are recognized, your work makes a real impact in the communities we serve, and no two days are the same thanks to a variety of engaging, cross‑departmental tasks. Founded in Grand Rapids in 1891, O‑A‑K is a stable, respected company delivering construction projects annually across Michigan, Colorado, and Florida.
Owen-Ames-KimballCo. complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. O-A-K does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Candidates that accept an offer of employment must undergo and pass pre-employment testing including a drug and background screen.
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