About Us

Visscher Construction & Restoration is a growing, family-owned construction company located in West Michigan. We focus on Residential building as well as some Commercial work, including: new builds, additions, exteriors, and insurance mitigation & restoration.

Job Overview
We are looking to hire an additional lead carpenter that will help to implement our new build, exterior, and insurance projects. This candidate will be looked to as a leader - ready to lead a job-site and coach & teach the other carpenters on site. The lead carpenter will be responsible for making the necessary installation decisions, applying best practices, driving labor efficiency, and enforcing a clean job site. They must be able to work with minimal supervision, and help to enforce all health and safety standards on the job-site. The right candidate will have a good work ethic, show up on time, wear proper clothing, and possess their own hand tools & power tools.

Team Member Screening - At Visscher Construction, we take pride in bringing dignity back to the trades, with our Heads Held High (a core value we call "The 3 H's"). As part of that goal, we require rigorous screening on all applicants before making a final job offer. This includes passing the following screenings:

Motor vehicle report (we require proof of a valid driver’s license and will review past driving records)
Candidate must also have reliable transportation to and from work
County/State/National criminal background check
Credit report screening
Substance-abuse screening

Role-Specific Requirements (Lead Carpenter)

Minimum of 3 years of remodeling, carpentry, or framing experience
Understanding of the general best practices within construction and how to implement them
Read blueprints and design documents and be able to plan & execute construction operations based on the prints
Able to lead a crew of 2-4 team members, driving efficiency, safety, quality, and overall morale

All Team Members Requirements

Attention to Detail

Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous
Adaptable/Flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Physical strength
Ability to work at heights
Safety conscious
Agreement to comply with No Smoking or Vaping policy (applies to all job sites, company vehicles, and company property)
Ability to work as a Team
Adhere to 5S organizational principles
Assist with creating, revising, and following standard operating procedures
Participate in Continuous Improvement, including ongoing Suggestions

Location: Ludington, MI and surrounding area

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (actual hours will vary by season or projects).

Compensation: Starting wages at $28 - $40 per hour plus overtime and production bonus opportunities

Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and an Employer Match 401K Program

Apply at: www.visscherinc.com/apply

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