Carpenter

Tuff Shed, Inc.

Cobden, ILFresher6m agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
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Operations
Work
On-site in Cobden
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
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Listed
Nov 10, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

WoodMaster Portable Buildings, a Division of Tuff Shed, is seeking a motivated and team-oriented Carpenter for its manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities

  • Constructs and assembles wooden structures.
  • Utilizes and understands work orders, specifications, and blueprints to understand project requirements.
  • Aligns and fits hardware such as locks, handles, and hinges.
  • Ensures measurements are accurate for the construction/assembly of products.
  • Safely uses hand and power tools during the construction/assembly process.
  • Caulks, seals, and paints products.
  • Inspects and adjusts materials to ensure they are built to specifications.
  • Informs the Carpenter Foreman when inventory levels are low.
  • Complies with Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area.
  • Adheres to safety protocols.
  • Immediately informs the Carpenter Foreman of unsafe working conditions.
  • Performs all other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management.
  • May be required to work overtime, including some weekend work.
  • Must be present and work all scheduled hours.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Basic carpentry skills.
  • Basic painting skills.
  • Ability to safely operate air tools, hammer, saw, drill, and other basic hand tools.
  • Ability to use a forklift.
  • Ability to learn basic arithmetic.
  • Ability to read a tape measure, working drawings, and speed square.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others.
  • Ability to work well as a team.
  • Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
  • Ability to work outdoors.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions.
  • Ability and willingness to learn and interpret blueprints.
  • Team-oriented mindset and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment.
  • Ability to perform essential functions to meet production standards.
  • Ability to frequently move materials and tools (up to 50 lbs regularly, up to 75 lbs occasionally).
  • Ability to participate in team moves of large components (up to 200 lbs).
  • Ability to frequently work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as measuring, cutting, fastening, sealing, and installing materials.
  • Ability to move materials on and off tables and racks.
  • Ability to frequently reposition body and remain stationary for long periods, including kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking.
  • Ability to perform overhead work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to complete tasks on sloped, uneven, and elevated surfaces.
  • Ability to move across hard surfaces while carrying tools and materials.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools requiring repetitive motion.
  • Ability to adequately inspect work to identify quality concerns and safety hazards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to understand instructions, warning signals, and environmental cues.
  • Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to noise, dust, temperature extremes, and other construction-related conditions.
  • Exposure to chemicals, such as paint.
  • May be required to successfully complete WMPB forklift certification and/or the use of a mule.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • No experience required.

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