Lead Carpenter

Title: Lead Carpenter Company: Global Power Components Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5 days/week) Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ months) Overview: Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.

As a result of continued growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter to oversee construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects across our Milwaukee-area manufacturing facilities. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for directing carpenter and construction crews while also actively performing rough and finish carpentry work.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily work activities for carpenters and construction crew members across multiple manufacturing facilities. Assign work, establish priorities, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to schedule. Provide hands-on leadership and technical direction for rough and finish carpentry projects.

Inspect buildings and facilities to identify structural, carpentry, and general construction repair needs. Construct, repair, and modify walls, ceilings, doors, windows, floors, partitions, and other building components. Install and repair drywall, framing, doors, pre-hung wood and steel doors, trim, cabinetry, shelving, countertops, and millwork.

Perform exterior construction and repair work involving siding, fencing, decking, and other facility structures. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, layouts, and project specifications. Coordinate construction activities with internal maintenance personnel, electricians, plumbers, contractors, and other skilled trades.

Monitor workmanship and project progress to ensure quality standards and building requirements are met. Identify required materials, tools, equipment, and labor needed to complete projects. Maintain safe, organized work areas and ensure crews follow company safety procedures and applicable building and safety requirements.

Assist with training and developing carpenter and construction crew members. Provide project updates and communicate scheduling, material, or construction issues to management. Remain actively involved in construction and carpentry work rather than functioning solely in a supervisory capacity.

Required Skills

& Experience: 5+ years of professional carpentry or construction experience, including extensive rough and finish carpentry experience. Previous experience serving as a Lead Carpenter, Construction Lead, Carpenter Foreman, or similar working-lead position preferred. Demonstrated ability to direct and coordinate small construction or skilled-trades crews.

Strong knowledge of commercial or industrial building construction, repair, and remodeling. Proficiency with saws, routers, grinders, drills, nailers, and other hand and power tools. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements, and construction sketches. Experience with framing, drywall installation, doors, trim, cabinetry, and general facility construction.

Strong working knowledge of building and workplace safety requirements. Ability to organize multiple projects and prioritize work across different facilities. Ability to use computer-based systems for work orders and basic project tracking. Valid driver's license required. Ability to lift and carry construction materials, climb ladders, work from elevated positions, and perform physically demanding work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, commercial, or large facility environments. Experience coordinating subcontractors and other skilled trades. Experience estimating project labor and material requirements. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to keep crews productive while maintaining quality and safety standards.