Carpenter

Company Overview

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a Foundation Building Materials company, is a premier distributor and solutions provider for the commercial door and hardware industry across North America. With a focus on quality, service, and expertise, UDHG partners with contractors, builders, and architects to deliver comprehensive door, frame, and hardware solutions for a wide range of projects. Headquartered in New Jersey, UDHG operates with a strong presence across the United States, supported by a team of dedicated professionals. Our Core Values of Safety, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence serve as the foundation of our success, driving superior service and trusted partnerships throughout the industry.

Position Overview

At Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), Carpenters support skilled technicians in the installation and service of hollow metal doors, wood doors, frames, and finish hardware. With a hands-on approach and willingness to learn, you play a key role in ensuring quality workmanship and timely project completion—helping UDHG deliver excellence on every job site.

Key Responsibilities

1. Installation & Repair Support

• Assisting Senior Technicians in service & repair commercial man doors and frames to operate correctly and according to applicable Building Codes
• Apply hardware to doors, such as drilling holes to install locks, closers & exit devices
• Install new or repair/replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools
• Perform work in buildings both occupied and under construction
• Perform work to a high-quality standard under supervision of Senior Technician

2. Communication & Teamwork

• Communicate effectively with Senior Technician & internal team members

3. Documentation & Tools

• Complete required daily paperwork, such as time sheets, daily reports, work orders
• Provide your own hand tools and keep in good working order

4. Safety    

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
• Follow all safety protocols and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements to maintain a safe working environment
• Adhere to all driving regulations based on state and/or jurisdiction policies such as wearing a seatbelt
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment safety shoes and clothing

5. Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of hands and arms for equipment operation, grasping and manipulation
• Frequent driving or sitting in a truck, forklift or other similar equipment for multiple hours a day 
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying building materials weighing approximately 100 pounds, using proper lifting procedures; and occasionally pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying greater weights.  Pushing and pulling carts loaded carts over various distances and surfaces.  Some functions may be performed as a team

• Additional physical requirements may be needed as duties are assigned

6. Miscellaneous

• Support our values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent technical or vocational training
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as in construction trade, maintenance, or repair
• General knowledge of Hollow Metal Doors & Frames, Architectural Wood Doors and Frames, and Finish Hardware products, systems
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of safety protocols and guidelines
• Preferred experience in repairs and modifications to wood doors and frame
• Preferred experience with specifications, shop drawings, hardware schedules, blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine appropriate methods of installing or repairing doors and hardware
• Must possess valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Must be willing to travel within territory as needed

Reports To

Warehouse Manager

Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and cost of living in the assigned market. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

• Job Type:Full-Time

Benefits

At UDHG, we’re committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work.  Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match
• A career path designed with you in mind 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
 
Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, is an Equal opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.