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Shop Carpenters, Builders & CNC Operators – 2nd Shift
Keene, NH
Looking for something new? Come join our exceptional team!
We’re hiring Shop Carpenters, Builders, and CNC Operators for our growing Second Shift team in Keene. If you’re ready for a rewarding hands-on role with higher pay, long weekends, and a great team culture—this is your opportunity.
Shift Details:
- Training Period (90 days): Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Regular Hours: Monday–Thursday | 2:30 PM – 1:00 AM
- 3-Day Weekend Every Week! (Fridays Off)
- Second Shift Differential: $4.00/hour on top of base pay (base pay depends on experience)
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Building walls, roofs, and floors in our modern, climate-controlled facility
- Working with framing, sheathing, insulation, air sealing, and bundling
- Installing windows and doors
- Operating CNC machinery and forklifts
What You Bring:
- A desire to learn and apply innovative, sustainable building techniques
- Carpentry, woodworking, or construction experience (we pay for experience!)
- Comfort using tools, reading measurements, and working with your hands
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- CNC or AutoCAD experience is a plus
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- $4/hour shift differential—earn more every hour
- 4-day workweek = Fridays off
- Daytime availability for appointments (doctor, DMV, errands, school events)
- Great for parents with school-aged kids—more morning flexibility
- Avoid morning rush hour traffic
- Easier to attend trade school or college classes during the day
- Climate-controlled indoor environment
- Collegial culture with real comradery
- Coffee’s always on—and snacks every Wednesday
- Yearly work boot allowance
- Clear career paths and growth opportunities
- These are just SOME of the perks
Full Benefits Package:
- Competitive pay shift differential
- Health Insurance
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) & Profit Sharing
- Voluntary: Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Vision
Build your future with us—apply today and step into a role where your time, skills, and well-being are valued.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Tools provided
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to train during the first shift M-F, 6AM-2:30PM for the first 90 Days?
- Are you able to work the scheduled Second Shift hours Monday-Thursday 2:30-1 AM?
- Why are you interested in this position and why are you a good fit for the role?
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Keene, NH 03431 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4 - $20