Carpenter-specific AI screening · Built for finish, framing, and commercial carpentry

Hire skilled carpenters.
Placed in days, not months.

HireForge screens every carpenter applicant against NCCER Carpentry Level 1–4 with module-level breakdown and UBC journeyman credentials, the finish-carpenter vs framer/roofer journeyman split, residential vs commercial carpentry environment, blueprint reading and layout proficiency, and shift availability — then delivers a ranked shortlist you can interview within 48 hours.

Carpenter-specific results · 2026 cohort
320+
Open carpenter roles
actively hiring now
24
Markets
TX, CA, FL, NC, NY, more
3.9 days
Time-to-shortlist
median for commercial carpentry roles
83%
Cert match
NCCER Level-2 or higher matched first round
1.6x
Filter rate — Finish-carpenter vs framer journeyman split on screened carpenter candidates
12.4k
Carpenter candidates in pipeline
NCCER Carpentry Level 1–4 · UBC Journeyman · Lead-Safe RRP · Blueprint Reading · OSHA 10/30
Certifications screened every applicant

Carpenters we place

Every carpenter subtype — HireForge screens for the right combination of NCCER or UBC journeyman credentials, finish vs framer specialization, residential vs commercial environment, and certification profile for each role.

Finish · Millwork

Finish Carpenter / Cabinetmaker

Finish carpenters and cabinetmakers for residential trim-out and high-end custom millwork. We verify NCCER Level 3–4 with custom millwork, cabinetry install, crown molding, and trim work history — plus customer-facing communication for design-build and homeowner-direct work.

UBC · Structural

Framer / Structural Carpenter

Framing and structural carpenters for residential production builders and panelized construction. We verify UBC journeyman card or non-union equivalent, platform / stick-frame / panelized residential framing, blueprint reading to layout, OSB/plywood sheathing, and weather-resistive barrier install.

Commercial · Trim-Out

Commercial / Trim Carpenter

Commercial interior systems and trim carpenters for tenant buildouts and metal-stud framing. We verify commercial interior systems including metal stud + drywall backing install, doors/frames/hardware (DHI), acoustic ceiling tile, finish on commercial tenant buildouts, OSHA-30, and multi-trade coordination.

Roof · Deck

Roofer / Roof Carpenter

Roofer and roof carpenter labor for steep-slope and low-slope roofing work. We verify NCCER Level 2, deck install, flashing, underlayment, and OSHA-30 fall protection. Cross-trained carpenter-roofer candidates are heavily recruited for residential production roofing as well as commercial re-roof.

Shop · CNC

Cabinet / Millwork Shop Carpenter

Shop-based cabinetry and millwork carpenters running CNC, table saw, and moulder equipment. We verify shop-based cabinetry and millwork, CNC / table-saw / moulder fluency, blueprint-to-CNC / G-code handoff, and fine-finish sanding and assembly experience for high-end residential and commercial millwork shops.

Foreman · Lead

Foreman / Lead Carpenter

Senior carpenters who run a crew, schedule work, and communicate with the GC and homeowner. We verify crew supervision, scheduling, code-compliant jobsite management, journeyman-level technical depth, customer / GC-facing communication, blueprint take-off, and QA punch-list fluency.

What HireForge screens carpenters on

Our screening profile asks the right questions for carpentry roles so you only ever interview candidates who are technically and logistically a fit.

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Pick a plan, post your carpenter role, see a shortlist in days.

Every plan includes the certification-aware screening above — NCCER Level 1–4, UBC journeyman, and Lead-Safe RRP compliance checks. Start free, scale only when you fill.

Starter
$99 /mo
✓ 14 days free, then $99/mo
1 active role · 50 candidates / month
  • Carpenter-aware AI screening (NCCER Level 1–4, UBC journeyman, LRP)
  • 3 SMS outreach templates
  • Certification matching
  • Candidate sourcing portal
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Professional
$299 /mo
✓ 14 days free, then $299/mo
Unlimited roles · Unlimited candidates · compliance
  • Carpenter-aware AI screening with Lead-Safe RRP and UBC journeyman compliance checks
  • All SMS templates + bulk outreach campaigns
  • Priority support for high-volume carpenter hiring
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Frequently asked questions

How fast can HireForge fill a commercial or finish-carpenter role?
Most employers see a credentialed shortlist within 48 hours of posting the role. Median time-to-shortlist across our commercial carpentry placements is 3.9 days, and the average fill is ~14 days from posting to signed offer — meaningfully faster than generic boards or staffing agencies, where commercial trim-out and high-end finish carpenter roles routinely stay open 60–90 days in peak construction season.
How does HireForge handle the finish-carpenter vs framer split on carpenter candidates?
Every carpenter applicant is asked to declare their primary specialization — finish carpenter, framer, structural, trim-out, cabinetmaker, roofer/roof carpenter, or foreman — and to list credential class (NCCER Level 1–4 or UBC journeyman) at screening. Responses are cross-checked against the role's required lane, and candidates who don't match the substrate (e.g. residential re-model finish carpenter screened for a commercial metal-stud framing role) are filtered before they reach your shortlist. The finish-carpenter filter rate runs 1.6x the framer rate on screened carpenter candidates — so when your role says finish, the shortlist you get is finish-credentialed, not 'framer who can probably trim.'
Can HireForge screen for NCCER Carpentry Level 1–4 and Lead-Safe RRP certifications?
Yes. Candidates are asked directly about NCCER Carpentry Level 1 (introductory), Level 2 (floor/wall/roof framing), Level 3 (commercial and finish), and Level 4 (advanced cabinets and millwork), and about Lead-Safe RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) EPA certification required for pre-1978 residential work. That's the highest-priority screening differentiator for carpenter hiring in 2026 — most carpenter candidates have residential framing history but lack documented Lead-Safe RRP or NCCER Level 3/4 commercial exposure, so we surface that gap before you interview.
Can carpenters be hired across multiple sites or shop and field service?
Yes. The Growth plan covers 5 active roles and the Professional plan covers unlimited roles, so multi-market operators (residential production builders running multiple subdivisions, commercial GC's staffing trim-out across multiple tenant buildouts, cabinet and millwork shops running both shop-floor and field-install crews) can run carpenter hiring across as many locations and specialization subtypes as needed without artificial caps.