Journeyman Carpenter

Description:

Location: Onsite in Salida, CO

Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time 

Compensation: $25 - $35 per hour

About VeroTouch 

VeroTouch exists to change how homes are built.

We are a venture-backed construction technology company reimagining residential construction by combining advanced manufacturing, robotics, and traditional building expertise. At a time when housing affordability, labor shortages, and inefficiency continue to plague our industry, VeroTouch is focused on building better, faster, and smarter.

Our work sits at the intersection of construction and technology. We design and operate systems that integrate 3D printing, advanced materials, and lean production principles into real-world job sites. This is not a theoretical exercise. We are actively building homes, learning in real time, and turning those experiences into repeatable and scalable operating models.

VeroTouch is early-stage, hands-on, and execution-driven. The people who thrive here are builders in every sense of the word. They take ownership, stay calm under pressure, and care deeply about outcomes. If you are excited by challenges, energized by responsibility, and motivated by the opportunity to help define the future of an industry that rarely changes, you will feel at home here.

Position Summary 

The Journeyman Carpenter is a highly skilled professional with proven production experience, responsible for executing rapid, precise, and high-quality carpentry tasks within VeroTouch’s innovative 3D-printed homebuilding process. This role emphasizes speed and efficiency in framing, finishing, and installation work on hybrid structures, while upholding strict standards for craftsmanship, code compliance, and safety. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to move quickly through repetitive, high-volume tasks with minimal supervision, contributing to accelerated project timelines in a dynamic construction environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

High-Speed Carpentry Installation & Framing

• Perform rapid framing of interior partitions, floor systems, roof components, and structural supports to integrate seamlessly with 3D-printed exterior and load-bearing elements.
• Measure, cut, shape, and install wood, metal, or composite materials efficiently, adapting to printed structure geometries while prioritizing speed without compromising accuracy.
• Execute finish carpentry tasks—including doors, windows, trim, cabinetry, and interior elements—at a high production pace, ensuring clean transitions and durable results.
• Ensure all work complies with national and local building codes as well as VeroTouch’s internal quality and performance standards.

Production-Focused Execution & Efficiency

• Maintain a consistently high work rate in fast-paced, production-oriented environments, completing assigned tasks ahead of schedule where possible.
• Optimize workflows by organizing materials, tools, and sequences to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
• Identify and implement minor process improvements to enhance speed and repeatability in carpentry operations.

Collaboration & Support

• Work in close proximity with other trades, providing quick adjustments or input on opening placements and tolerances as needed during or after printing.
• Communicate efficiently to address any immediate conflicts between carpentry and adjacent systems.
• Support team efforts by adapting framing or finishing details promptly when minor modifications arise.

Troubleshooting, Quality Assurance & Safety

• Quickly diagnose and resolve carpentry issues during active construction phases to maintain momentum.
• Conduct efficient visual inspections, alignment verifications, and quality checks to ensure precision at speed.
• Document deficiencies concisely and implement corrective actions without delay.
• Uphold a safe work environment by proactively identifying hazards, following protocols, and mentoring junior staff on efficient yet safe practices.
• Lead by example with disciplined, fast, clean, and safety-conscious workmanship.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Offer practical suggestions to refine carpentry techniques, tooling, or material handling for faster integration in printed-hybrid builds.
• Participate in process development as new methods or materials are introduced, focusing on production scalability.

Qualifications

Education

• Experience, a proven work ethic, and a strong commitment to continuous learning—attributes that deliver results beyond traditional education (required). 

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of progressive field experience in residential construction, with strong emphasis on high-production environments (e.g., volume homebuilding, repetitive framing/finishing, modular/prefab assembly, or fast-track projects).
• Demonstrated track record of working at a high speed while delivering consistent quality and meeting tight deadlines.
• Prior experience in residential framing, finish carpentry, or hybrid/emerging construction methods (preferred).

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in residential framing, finish work, and production carpentry techniques.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications quickly and accurately.
• Exceptional efficiency with hand and power tools in high-output settings.
• Proven adaptability to fast-evolving, technology-integrated construction workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving under time pressure, along with clear communication and collaboration skills.
• Deep commitment to precision, craftsmanship, and superior outcomes even at accelerated paces.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to work on active construction sites and perform standard on-site activities.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and move around job sites for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

• 10 days of PTO (vacation and personal time)
• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage (eligible after 90 days)
• Colorado Secure Savings IRA plan (eligible after 90 days)
• Performance-based incentive bonus program (eligible after 90 days)
• Employee Equity Plan eligibility, following successful employment and plan implementation 
• Company-paid holidays

VeroTouch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If a candidate with a disability requires accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Felix Heeter at fheeter@verotouch.com.

This job description outlines the primary duties and requirements of the role but does not limit the employee to those duties. Certain responsibilities are considered essential functions of the position, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform them. This document describes the minimum requirements for the role and does not create an employment contract. Employment with the company is at-will, meaning either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

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