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Job Description

Overview

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Carpenter 2 to perform complex carpentry tasks in concrete and finish carpentry across various construction projects. The role emphasizes the importance of inspired people and a strong culture in achieving success.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex carpentry tasks in concrete carpentry and reinforcement or finish carpentry.
  • Utilize a variety of tools and specialized equipment.
  • Set forms for concrete including foundations and bulkheads.
  • Place concrete with various methods and perform basic finishing.
  • Clean and maintain concrete and forming tools.
  • Install in-wall and roof blocking and general carpentry.
  • Erect temporary partitions and assist in door installations.
  • Ensure compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and OSHA standards.
  • Show up ready to work when scheduled and communicate absences promptly.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • 2+ years experience in specific trade required.
  • 2+ years commercial construction experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of all carpentry hand tools and concrete tools.
  • Basic understanding of principles of layout and construction math.
  • Ability to perform work accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Information

  • Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
  • May be exposed to extreme conditions.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Must be comfortable working at heights and in narrow workspaces.
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How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Atlanta, GA currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$50/hr across 44 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Atlanta, GA

We're tracking 119 other active welding openings in Atlanta, GA right now, from 86 different employers. 58 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 444 other active welding openings from 281 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Atlanta, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (7), and Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Atlanta at $33/hr, and Conyers at $31/hr. Atlanta is among them.

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