Carpenter Experienced

Job Description Company: Ensminger Ag Construction LLC Location: Princeton Compensation: Starting at $40/hour — earn up to $100/hour based on performance Schedule: Full-time, on-site Audition Period: This role includes an initial paid working “audition” period at $30–$35/hour.

This allows both you and the company to confirm skill level, fit, and compatibility before transitioning into the full compensation structure.

About the Role: We’re not looking for a clipboard supervisor.

We’re looking for someone who understands how things were built before everything needed a machine—and still knows how to get it done today.

If you’ve ever:Used a come-along because it just made senseUnderstood leverage better than a manualThought, “we don’t need a crane for this” (and been right)…you’ll fit in here.

This is the role for someone who wants to lead from the front, teach the crew real skills, and clock out without carrying the job home.

What You’ll Do:Lead small crews on agricultural and construction projectsWork alongside your team—this is not a stand-and-point roleTeach practical, efficient building techniques (including the “old ways”)Solve problems in the field using experience and common senseKeep jobs moving safely, cleanly, and efficientlySet the tone for work ethic, teamwork, and pride in craftsmanship What You Won’t Do:Take work homeSit in endless meetingsGet buried in paperworkBe responsible for everything once you leave the job site.

When you clock out, you’re done.

Period.

What We’re Looking For:Strong hands-on construction experience (framing, carpentry, general building)Experience leading or guiding a crewSheet metal experience mandatorySomeone who respects both modern methods and old-school techniquesNatural problem solver—no overcomplicating thingsWilling to teach, lead, and help the crew winReliable, steady, and takes pride in doing things right Bonus Points If You’ve Ever…Used a come-along, chain hoist, or pulley system to move something heavyHelped raise a structure the old-fashioned waySaid “give me a couple guys and we’ll get it done” — and did Compensation & Benefits:Starting at $40/hour — earn up to $100/hour based on performanceOvertime opportunitiesPerformance-based bonuses2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)Health insurance stipend Why This Role Is Different: This is leadership without burnout.

You get the pay, the respect, and the ability to lead—without being tied to your phone at night or carrying stress home with you.

It’s for someone who still loves the work, still enjoys being in the field, and wants to lead without living the job 24/7.

Alternate Titles: Construction Foreman, Working Foreman, Lead Carpenter, Field Lead, Crew Lead, Site LeadKeywords for SEO: Construction, Carpentry, Framing, Agricultural Construction, Barn Building, Foreman, Crew Lead, Skilled Trades, Hands-On Leader EEOC Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.