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Alternate job titles: Experienced Carpenter | Finish Carpenter | Journeyman Carpenter

Constructs, maintains, and remodels buildings or related structures. Installs, fixes, or modifies all aspects of a building, including walls, ceilings, floors, and stairs, as well as related structures like railings, doors, windows, and air conditioning systems. Follows blueprints and plans to ensure requirements and specifications are met. Observes all worksite safety procedures and guidelines. Inspects buildings to determine repair that needs to be done. An apprenticeship and/or formal training may be required. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or ma... view job details

Assists carpenters in the construction, maintenance, or remodeling of buildings or other structures. Learns and practices carpentry skills such as cutting, drilling, measuring, flooring, tiling, and various installation procedures. Sets up, transports, and maintains tools. Observes all worksite safety procedures and guidelines. May require a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience... view job details

The Experienced Carpenter follows plans to ensure requirements and specifications are met. Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, rebuilds, constructs, and maintains woodwork and other related structures. Being an Experienced Carpenter requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. An apprenticeship and/or formal training may be required. In addition, Experienced Carpenter typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Being an Experienced Carpenter gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as an Experienced Carpenter typi... view job details

The Journeyman Carpenter follows plans to ensure requirements and specifications are met. Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, rebuilds, constructs, and maintains woodwork and other related structures. Being a Journeyman Carpenter requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. An apprenticeship and/or formal training may be required. In addition, Journeyman Carpenter typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Being a Journeyman Carpenter gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as a Journeyman Carpenter typically re... view job details

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Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC is a leading global risk and reinsurance specialist with more than 3,100 professionals in over 60 offices around the world. Guy Carpenter delivers a powerful combination of broking expertise, trusted strategic advisory services and industry-leading analytics to help clients adapt to emerging opportunities and achieve profitable growth. Guy Carpenter is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The company's 76,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annual ... view company details

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A Head for Profits cleans, services and installs draft beer systems for the food and beverage industry. view company details

What began as the Flying Tomato and five day a week lunch spot serving on paper plates with plastic forks has evolved into a tradition of freshly preparing breads, dressings and desserts each morning as well as serving as a supporter of Knoxville's culture, neighborhoods and people. With food as the focus, The Tomato Head has also served as a venue to musical acts, poetry readings, and performance art. It continues to host monthly exhibits that celebrate local artist efforts. Yes, we are hiring as well as our sister bakery, Flour Head Bakery. We are always looking for talented folks to join ou... view company details

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