Build your career with minnesota’s framing leader

Steady work. Skilled teams. Real opportunity. Join JL Schwieters and take pride in building what lasts.

Your Skills Deserve a Strong Foundation

At JL Schwieters, we do more than frame buildings—we build careers. With projects running year-round, competitive pay, and clear paths for growth, you’ll find a place where hard work is recognized and experience turns into advancement. Whether you're a seasoned carpenter or just starting out, there’s room for you on our team.

Open Positions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We’re always looking to hire framing carpenters of all skill levels, from entry-level apprentices to experienced lead carpenters and foremen.

  • New hires receive hands-on training from experienced foremen, with opportunities to advance into leadership positions. No prior construction experience is required to start.

  • Yes. Unlike many framing companies, JL Schwieters provides steady, year-round work—even through the winter.

  • We offer competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and growth opportunities within the company.

  • At JL Schwieters, safety is built into everything we do. We’re one of the only framing companies in Minnesota that uses safety poles on our projects, creating secure tie-off points that greatly reduce fall risks. We pay you to be safe.

  • Most job sites are located throughout the Twin Cities metro, with additional projects across Minnesota and occasionally in surrounding states.

  • Apply online through our Careers page. Qualified applicants start with a phone screen, then move to an in-person interview. Those selected complete a safety orientation before joining a crew on-site.

why work with us

year-round work

No seasonal layoffs.

sign-on bonus

$2K-$5K based on experience.

Career growth

Clear paths from laborer to foreman.

Team culture

Work with skilled crews who support one another.

on-time pay, every time

Because you’ve earned it.

real people. real experience.

employee enjoying a campus lunch
Employee cheering at campus lunch
Hugo Campus Lunch with taco food truck

Join a team that builds more than buildings