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Carpenter Helper - $1000 sign-on bonus

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Salary: $24 – $26 per hour

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You Know the Basics. Now Sharpen Them on Work People Notice.


You've put in your first couple of years, and you're ready for more than prep and cleanup. This role puts you on real custom installs, working toward the precision that defines showroom-quality work.


The Norfolk Companies has been building trust since 1934. As a fourth-generation, family-owned company, we design, manufacture, distribute, and install our own cabinetry throughout New England — giving you steady work and a clear track to grow your skills and your pay.


Why Join Norfolk?

  •  Eligible new hires may receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus. 
  • Starting pay $24–$25/hour, based on experience
  • Full-time W-2 position (40+ hours/week)
  • Year-round, steady work
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Structured path to Mid-Level and Lead Carpenter


What You'll Do

  • Perform custom cabinet installation, countertop setting, and finish carpentry under moderate supervision
  • Read plans and execute portions of installations with growing independence
  • Deliver clean, precise work on customer-facing jobs
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite
  • Work alongside Apprentices and senior carpenters as part of a crew
Requirements:
  • 2–5 years of carpentry, cabinet installation, or finish carpentry experience
  • Comfortable reading plans and performing installations with some independence
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
  • OSHA 10 Certification is a plus
  • Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

We're Looking For Someone Who

  • Takes initiative instead of waiting to be told what's next
  • Is building real technical skill, not just logging hours
  • Communicates well with teammates and, at times, clients
  • Wants to keep advancing toward finish-carpentry expertise

Ready to Sharpen Your Craft?

If you've got the basics down and want to build real precision skill with a company that rewards growth, apply today and start building your future with The Norfolk Companies. 


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Compensation details: 24-26 Hourly Wage





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Job details

Title
Carpenter Helper - $1000 sign-on bonus
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Location
Braintree, Massachusetts, United States
Published
Sep 23, 2026
Closes:
Sep 24, 2026
Job type
Industry Jobs
Field
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Salary

Salary: $24 – $26 per hour

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Applications close on Nov 22, 2026.

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