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Carpenter, Industrial Construction
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What they do
A Carpenter builds and repairs wood frameworks or structures for houses and buildings, or builds and installs wood cabinets, furniture or other fixtures. May specialize in residential, commercial or industrial carpentry.
$51,270 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Carpenter, Industrial Construction Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Robstown Jul 29, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is looking for a Carpenter to join our industrial construction teamona large-scalerefinery. This role demands exceptional craftsmanship in a fast-paced, high-stakes industrial environment. We seek individuals passionate about advancing energy sustainability, ready to tackle complex field challenges, and committed to teamwork and rigorous safety standards. A positive attitude and dedication to delivering quality work onscheduleare essential. What You'll Do
Ability to produce parts lists and work plans based on drawings or field observations
Capability to create as-built drawings for completed work
Experience with concrete formwork, shoring, bracing, and temporary structures typical of refinery and heavy industrial construction preferred
Flexibility to complete job scopes outside of typical core competencies asrequiredon a multi-craft industrial site
Ability to lead small construction work packages and communicate schedule estimates, progress, and impacts to supervision
Experience operating scissor lifts, boom lifts, and forklifts; valid certifications preferred
Familiarity with industrial site protocols, including permit-to-work, LOTO awareness, and working around live or near-live process areas preferred What You'll Bring
Minimum of 5+ years of verifiable experience as a Journeyman Carpenter in industrial, heavy civil, or refinery/process plant construction (applicants with less than 5 years will be assessed for experience level and considered)
Read and interpret structural, architectural, and process-related drawings and specifications; contribute to creatingaccurateas-built drawings
Form, frame, and install temporary and permanent structures supporting refinery construction, including formwork, scaffolding interfaces, platforms, and access structures
Demonstrate strong knowledge of job site safety, with the ability to evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning, with emphasis on hazard identification in active industrial and multi-craft environments
Ability to work at heightsin elevated, congested, or restricted industrial spaces
Exhibit strong interpersonal skills; interact effectively with supervision, craft leads, and multi-discipline crews; show initiative and work independently or collaboratively as needed
Extensive experience with hand and power tools common to industrial carpentry and formwork Compensation and Benefits
Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program