Framing Worker Wanted in Phoenix, Arizona, USA

A framing worker assists construction crews with building structural frameworks for walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, and other parts of residential and commercial buildings throughout Phoenix.

Current Phoenix listings include wood framers, metal stud framers, framing carpenters, form carpenters, carpenter apprentices, construction carpenters, and framing helpers.

List of Framing Worker Vacancies

General Framing Worker

A general framing worker assists crews with constructing structural frameworks.

Responsibilities can include measuring materials, cutting lumber, assembling wall sections, installing floor components, positioning framing materials, and maintaining organized work areas.

Wood Framing Worker

A wood framer works primarily with lumber to construct walls, floors, roof structures, and other building components.

Responsibilities can include measuring and cutting lumber, assembling walls, installing joists and rafters, reading construction plans, and using pneumatic and power tools.

Current Phoenix-area listings specifically seek carpenters experienced with wood framing and structural frameworks.

Metal Stud Framer

A metal stud framer installs metal framing systems used in commercial and industrial buildings.

Responsibilities can include measuring and cutting metal studs, assembling walls and ceilings, installing tracks, setting door frames, and preparing structures for drywall.

A current Phoenix listing advertises Commercial Drywall Installers & Metal Stud Framers for ongoing commercial and industrial projects.

Framing Carpenter

A framing carpenter constructs and installs structural components of buildings.

Responsibilities can include framing walls, floors, ceilings, roof rafters, doors, windows, and other structural elements.

Current Phoenix listings include framing carpenter positions as well as construction carpenter roles.

Form Carpenter

A form carpenter prepares structures used to contain concrete during construction.

Responsibilities can include measuring, cutting materials, assembling forms, installing temporary structures, removing forms, and assisting concrete crews.

PCL Construction currently lists a Form Carpenter position in Phoenix, with construction experience and OSHA safety certification noted as relevant qualifications.

Framing Helper

A framing helper assists experienced carpenters and framers with construction activities.

Responsibilities can include carrying lumber, loading and unloading materials, preparing tools, holding components in position, cleaning work areas, and assisting with basic framing tasks.

Current Phoenix listings include carpenter-apprentice and framing-helper opportunities.

Commercial Framing Worker

A commercial framing worker assists with framing systems used in offices, retail buildings, warehouses, industrial facilities, and other commercial structures.

Responsibilities can include installing metal studs, tracks, ceilings, wall systems, door frames, and other structural components.

Current Phoenix listings specifically show demand for commercial metal-stud framing and drywall crews.

Residential Framing Worker

A residential framer works on houses and other residential structures.

Responsibilities can include framing walls, floors, roof sections, installing structural lumber, and preparing buildings for roofing, siding, windows, and interior finishes.

Framing Carpenter Apprentice

A framing apprentice assists experienced carpenters while developing construction skills.

Responsibilities can include preparing materials, handling tools, assisting with measurements, assembling components, maintaining the work area, and learning framing procedures.

Mortenson currently lists a Carpenter Apprentice I opportunity in Phoenix.

Structural Framing Worker

A structural framing worker assists with larger structural components and building frameworks.

Responsibilities can include installing structural members, working from construction drawings, handling materials, using power tools, and assisting with structural construction.

Framing and Drywall Worker

A framing and drywall worker can perform both framing and interior wall installation.

Responsibilities can include installing metal studs, hanging drywall, preparing walls and ceilings, loading materials, and cleaning equipment.

A current Phoenix-area listing combines metal-stud framing and drywall installation for commercial projects.

Requirements

1. Ability to perform physical construction tasks
2. Ability to lift and carry lumber and construction materials
3. Ability to stand for extended periods
4. Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding when required
5. Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and work in different positions
6. Ability to use hand tools
7. Ability to use power tools
8. Ability to measure and cut construction materials
9. Ability to follow construction plans
10. Basic knowledge of framing procedures
11. Ability to follow job-site safety requirements
12. Ability to wear required PPE
13. Ability to work outdoors
14. Ability to work in Phoenix's changing weather conditions
15. Ability to work at elevated locations when required
16. Ability to work around construction equipment
17. Ability to communicate with supervisors
18. Ability to work as part of a crew
19. Good physical stamina
20. Good attention to detail
21. Previous framing experience when required
22. Previous carpentry experience when required
23. Basic knowledge of lumber and framing materials
24. Basic knowledge of metal studs when required
25. Reliable transportation when required
26. Personal tools when required
27. Ability to pass required screening when applicable

Requirements vary according to the position. Some framing-helper and apprentice roles provide training, while experienced commercial framing positions can require several years of experience. For example, a current Phoenix metal-stud framing position requests at least three years of framing/drywall experience.

Benefits

1. Opportunity to gain framing experience
2. Development of carpentry skills
3. Experience working on residential construction
4. Experience working on commercial construction
5. Development of measuring and cutting skills
6. Experience using hand and power tools
7. Development of structural construction knowledge
8. Exposure to wood framing
9. Exposure to metal-stud framing
10. Experience with formwork
11. Development of site-preparation skills
12. Opportunity for on-the-job training
13. Exposure to drywall installation
14. Development of construction safety knowledge
15. Improvement of teamwork skills
16. Development of communication skills
17. Experience working with skilled carpenters
18. Development of physical work skills
19. Opportunity to learn different framing techniques
20. Development of professional construction habits

Advantages

1. Provides practical framing experience
2. Develops familiarity with construction-site procedures
3. Builds carpentry skills
4. Strengthens measuring and cutting abilities
5. Develops knowledge of structural framing
6. Provides experience using construction tools
7. Allows workers to learn from experienced carpenters
8. Can develop wood-framing skills
9. Can develop metal-stud framing skills
10. Can develop formwork experience
11. Can develop commercial-construction experience
12. Can develop residential-construction experience
13. Can develop drywall-related skills
14. Improves teamwork
15. Develops communication with supervisors
16. Provides exposure to different construction systems
17. Develops knowledge of building plans
18. Strengthens job-site organization skills
19. Builds experience useful for future positions as a framing worker, framer, framing carpenter, carpenter, form carpenter, metal stud framer, carpenter helper, construction worker, or skilled carpenter