Rewarding Carpenter Jobs in Madison, WI

Entry Level & Experienced Openings - $750 Signing Bonus

AM Construction Services offers rewarding carpentry positions for both entry-level and experienced individuals in the Madison area. At AMCSI, you won’t just be sweeping floors—you’ll start earning a fair wage from day one and put your skills to work on real projects across Southeastern Wisconsin.

Learn more about our pay and benefits below or apply online now for consideration. New hires are eligible for a $750 signing bonus, depending on the role.

Build Your Career Near Madison

As one of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing cities with now over 283,000 residents, Madison has a steady demand for skilled construction workers and carpenters. New housing developments across Sun Prairie, Fitchburg and Verona are expanding, while developing commercial areas in East Washington Avenue and downtown Madison create opportunities for carpentry professionals at any level.

Construction Entry-Level Jobs near Madison

Choosing an entry-level carpentry job with AMCSI means you’ll gain hands-on skills close to home while fulfilling urgent construction and remodeling demand, even if you have no experience on day 1. From framing homes in Fitchburg subdivisions or completing finish carpentry in Madison’s East Side, you’ll develop on-the-job abilities via our paid training program that will have a lasting impact on local communities.

Receive expert guidance, fast-track your learning and become part of a team where many started just like you. Apply today!

Fulfilling Carpentry Apprenticeships

AMCSI is a leader in developing carpentry talent across Southeastern Wisconsin with hands-on apprenticeships. Whether you’re changing careers, are a recent graduate or are passionate about carpentry, apply to the AMCSI team. Our apprenticeship program provides mentorship, a collaborative environment and the chance to work with local carpentry professionals.

Available Carpentry Jobs:

Madison Rough Carpenter

Builds and repairs structural frameworks, including walls, floors and roofs, using raw materials like wood and steel. Learn More

Madison Finish Carpenter

Specializes in detailed woodworking, installing trim and molding to enhance a building's aesthetics. Learn More

Madison Framing Carpenter

Constructs the skeletal structure of buildings, providing stability for walls, beams and partitions. Learn More

Madison Entry Level Carpenter

Assists experienced carpenters with basic tasks like measuring, cutting and assembling materials while learning essential job skills. Learn More

Madison Journeyman Carpenter

Works independently on complex projects, interpreting blueprints and executing high-quality construction with minimal supervision. Learn More

Madison Construction Carpenter

Handles diverse tasks on job sites while adapting to various phases of the building process. Learn More

Madison Residential Carpenter

Focuses on home construction and remodeling, including constructing complex cabinetry, window trim and doors. Learn More

Madison Commercial Carpenter

Executes large-scale projects like offices and retail spaces, often collaborating with engineers and architects. Learn More

Madison Youth Apprentice Carpenter

Gains hands-on experience under mentorship, developing foundational carpentry skills while balancing education and training. Learn More

Benefits for Carpenters at AMCSI

AM Construction Services, Inc. helps employees with training, requires minimal travel, and we work through the winter. We look after our employees and ensure they have the tools at their disposal to further their career. We offer proactive raises, bonuses, profit sharing and more:

Carpenter Education

We offer classroom education sessions to help you sharpen your abilities and learn new skills. We value your skill set, and will help you improve. A carpenter’s tools aren’t just what he wears around his belt.

401K with Employer Matching

We want our carpenters to know they aren’t just working for payment today, but also for the future. We’ll help you work toward a stable retirement.

We Pay as You Train

We give you the tools to make a future in rough and finish carpentry, and we’ll pay you for it. Our one-on-one training will turn a green carpenter into a pro. Our apprentice-style training is more than just “on the job experience”.

Health, dental and vision

We want our rough and finish carpenters to be healthy and productive, and we offer competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep them on the job.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

  • Interpret and work from blueprints and plans.
  • Shape and manipulate lumber to create structural components.
  • Construct frameworks using various fastening techniques.
  • Ensure the final product adheres to specifications and building codes.
  • Maintain job site cleanliness and manage waste disposal.
  • Diagnose and address issues, performing necessary repairs or adjustments.

Skills:

  • Mastery of blueprint interpretation.
  • Precision in measuring, cutting, and shaping wood.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective multitasking in fast-paced settings.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated diligence and a strong work ethic.
  • Eagerness and openness to acquiring new skills.

Education:

  • Attainment of a High School diploma or GED.

Driving Directions to Your New Job From Madison

  1. Start on W Johnson St in Madison, heading northeast.
  2. Continue on WI-113 N, then turn onto Aberg Ave to reach WI-30 E.
  3. Follow WI-30 E for about 13 minutes (5.0 miles).
  4. Merge onto I-94 E toward Milwaukee and continue on the interstate for approximately 1 hour (69.8 miles).
  5. Take exit 307B from I-94 E to S Hawley Rd in Milwaukee.
  6. Follow S 60th St south to W Mitchell St in West Milwaukee (about 6 minutes, 1.9 miles).
  7. Arrive at AMCSI, located at 4600 W Mitchell St, West Milwaukee, WI 53214.

Here’s what our employees have to say...

Armando Doxtator

Working at AMCSI as a finish carpenter, I’ve personally completed a wide range of projects. Including MLB commissioner Bud Selig’s office, Potawatomi Casino’s new high-end sushi bar RuYi, prestigious country clubs, golf courses, churches, colleges, multi-million dollar homes, and so much more. If you&rsquo... Read More

Robert Madison

The reasons why I like working with AMCSI is that it's not only a job, it's also a lifestyle. You’re not hired based solely on knowledge of the trade, but on your willingness to learn. This company is very family-oriented and generously rewards hard work.

Adam Wencka

The wide variety of projects keeps it fun. Great benefits and pay keep every employee great too. Nobody is just a number here…management truly cares. I'm proud to be an AMCSI tradesman because of the caliber of people we hire and the quality of work we deliver. After being a carpenter for over 20 years, I’ve ne... Read More

John Vogt

Owners Ken and Bart have a passion to build the company…with not just themselves in mind but dozens of employees. Every bit of effort exerted is returned equally. AMCSI emphasizes training to increase your knowledge, creating a strict but fair expectation of employees. Understanding that quality tools get the job don... Read More

Chris Hadick

There are tons of reasons I enjoy working with AMCSI. The management listens to feedback, provides the skills we need to be successful, and works as hard—or harder—as they expect us to work. The work is reliable and the pay and benefits are the top in the industry. I enjoy the people I work with and love the fac... Read More

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