Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $28-$40
About Us
Visscher Construction & Restoration is a growing, family-owned construction company located in West Michigan. We focus on Residential building as well as some Commercial work, including: new builds, additions, exteriors, and insurance mitigation & restoration.
Job Overview
We are looking to hire an additional lead carpenter that will help to implement our new build, exterior, and insurance projects. This candidate will be looked to as a leader - ready to lead a job-site and coach & teach the other carpenters on site. The lead carpenter will be responsible for making the necessary installation decisions, applying best practices, driving labor efficiency, and enforcing a clean job site. They must be able to work with minimal supervision, and help to enforce all health and safety standards on the job-site. The right candidate will have a good work ethic, show up on time, wear proper clothing, and possess their own hand tools & power tools.
Team Member Screening - At Visscher Construction, we take pride in bringing dignity back to the trades, with our Heads Held High (a core value we call "The 3 H's"). As part of that goal, we require rigorous screening on all applicants before making a final job offer. This includes passing the following screenings:
- Motor vehicle report (we require proof of a valid drivers license and will review past driving records)
- Candidate must also have reliable transportation to and from work
- County/State/National criminal background check
- Credit report screening
- Substance-abuse screening
Role-Specific Requirements (Lead Carpenter)
- Minimum of 3 years of remodeling, carpentry, or framing experience
- Understanding of the general best practices within construction and how to implement them
- Read blueprints and design documents and be able to plan & execute construction operations based on the prints
- Able to lead a crew of 2-4 team members, driving efficiency, safety, quality, and overall morale
All Team Members Requirements
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous
- Adaptable/Flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Physical strength
- Ability to work at heights
- Safety conscious
- Agreement to comply with No Smoking or Vaping policy (applies to all job sites, company vehicles, and company property)
- Ability to work as a Team
- Adhere to 5S organizational principles
- Assist with creating, revising, and following standard operating procedures
- Participate in Continuous Improvement, including ongoing Suggestions
Location: Ludington, MI and surrounding area
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (actual hours will vary by season or projects).
Compensation:Starting wages at $28 - $40 per hour plus overtime and production bonus opportunities
Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and an Employer Match 401K Program
Apply at: www.visscherinc.com/apply