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Carpenter (6:30 am to 2:30 pm M-F)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Lexington
244 Wood Street (Show on map)
Jun 26, 2026
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK Carpenter (6:30 am to 2:30 pm M-F) Apply now Date: Jun 26, 2026 Location: Lexington, MA, US Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory Job Description Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 2:30PM An individual to perform all duties common to general carpentry, inclusive of wood and metal stud framing altering, maintenance and repair, inside finish, hardware installation, installation of suspended ceilings and ceilings with soffits. Will install metal and wood doors/windows and door/window frames from knock-down to solid welded frames to sound transmission class and associated various hardware, and all types of door closures that are dependent on specific type door installed and location of sound door. Shall be able to install gypsum and follow all proper steps to finish wall including taping, mudding and final sanding. Will be required to install and repair vinyl composition tiles, carpet tiles, ceramic tiles and carpeting. Will also be required to install and service demountable wall systems (i.e. Hauserman, Virginia Metals, Acme, etc.). Will install, maintain, and repair demountable offices partitions, doors and furniture. Some knowledge on wood and concrete subfloor preparation/repair, to include concrete and concrete forms maintenance and repair required. Must be able to install, repair and maintain various door hardware, emergency exit hardware, lever door locks such as VonDuprin, LCN and Best, cipher locks, electric strikes on doors or frames, etc. Will be required to work with plywood, high-density board, and plastic laminate, wood mock ups using dado, butt and biscuit joints, Will be required to perform other carpentry duties as assigned. Required to climb and maneuver on ladders, staging, aerial lifts and work platforms and/or tight spaces. Ability to climb over and around equipment in construction areas is a must. Requirements Must have a minimum of five years' experience as a full time carpenter and must be capable of reading and working from blue prints and sketches. Must be able to interpret what materials and hardware are required for the job from details on project and shop drawings as well as from specifications. Must have experience operating carpentry power tools such as: table saw, thickness planer, jointer, radial arm saw, router, and a variety of portable power tools, etc. Knowledge of ADA, OSHA requirements and Massachusetts Building Codes desirable. Must be self-motivated and be able to work with minimum supervision. This position is physically demanding requiring frequent standing for long periods, heavy lifting, bending, climbing stairs, and ability to climb, maneuver and work safely on ladders, staging, work platforms, lifts and tight or confined spaces. Ability to work over and around equipment located in offices, mechanical rooms or construction areas is a must. Hiring Range: $51.45 Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits. At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans MIT-funded pension Matching 401K Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.) Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs Mentorship programs A range of work-life balance options ... and much more! Please visit our Benefits pagefor more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother voluntary benefits, discounts and perks. Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance. MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required. Requisition ID:43093 Nearest Major Market: Boston Job Segment: Security Clearance, Laboratory, Defense, DoD, Construction, Government, Science, Engineering Apply now Find similar jobs: