Do you enjoy working with your hands?
Do you want to work with others to achieve success both on and off the job site? If so, then the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters wants you!
Benefits of Joining the Carpenters:
- Preparation for a lifelong career in the construction industry.
- Commitment to fair pay, safe working conditions, and a secure retirement with dignity.
Carpenter Union Commitment:
- Dedication to creating inclusive work sites for all workers.
- Focus on developing total professionals with technical expertise, effective communication, and leadership qualities.
Carpentry as a Career:
- Emphasis on carpentry as a career, not just a job.
- Opportunities for success in a fast-paced industry, working on the biggest projects and tackling the greatest challenges.
Inclusive Opportunities:
- Apprenticeship for those with no or less than 7 years of carpentry experience.
- Evaluation process for those with 7 or more years, determining comparable skill level, with the possibility of additional training.
Regardless of experience level, there is a place for everyone in the union.
More Than Wood: The Trades of the Carpenters Union
Carpenters are builders, problem solvers, and innovators. While many people think we only work with wood, our skills extend across a wide range of specialized trades that shape everything from homes to power plants to theme parks.
General Carpenters
Providing the foundation for construction, general carpenters work on concrete, exteriors, roofs, scaffolding, infrastructure, fine trim, and finish work in industrial settings.
Floor Coverers
Experts in their craft, floor coverers install carpet, wood, laminates, resilient flooring, polished concrete, and sports surfaces, ensuring precision and durability.
Interior Systems
These specialists assemble complex systems such as acoustical ceilings, computer-access flooring, metal framing, wall partitions, and office furniture.
Lathers
Using wire and metal mesh, lathers build structural frameworks for plaster and other materials—creating everything from ornamental ceilings to theme park attractions.
Millwork & Cabinetmakers
Millworkers and cabinetmakers design, fabricate, and install detailed woodwork including cabinetry, molding, doors, and trade show displays.
Millwrights
Millwrights are mechanical problem solvers. They install, maintain, and repair critical equipment like turbines, conveyors, pumps, and more in industries from energy plants to manufacturing.
Piledrivers
Pile drivers set the groundwork for major projects, driving steel, concrete, or wood pilings to support skyscrapers, bridges, docks, and renewable energy installations.
Residential Carpenters
Versatile professionals who work across nearly all aspects of home construction—flooring, windows, doors, cabinetry, roofing, siding, drywall, and more.
Tradeshow Carpenters
These carpenters build, install, and dismantle exhibit booths for conventions, ensuring businesses can showcase their work in style.
