Framer Jobs
Framer jobs are open across construction, residential development, commercial building, and renovation contracting, from apprentice and journeyman to lead and master framer, with specializations in rough framing, timber framing, and steel stud framing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Major Activities
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Company programs to ensure compliance to applicable laws and requirements; execute Company policies and standards
- Embrace and execute personal designer by using Elevated ABC Deliver to build relationships with all customers while creating Custom Framing solutions. * deliver sales and production results
- Complete framing orders with a high degree of quality and on time
- Maintain the ready made frame department and other assigned areas including SISO and Directed Replenishment
- Deliver friendly customer service; help customers shop and find what they are looking for; provide a well merchandised and in-stock store for the customer to shop
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs
- Support shrink and safety programs
- Interacts with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remains positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promotes commitment to the organization's vision and values; projects a positive image and serves as a role model for others
- Participate in the truck un-load and stocking processes to ensure truck standards are followed and completed within budget
- Operate cash register and execute cash handling to standards
- Acknowledge customers, help locate product and provide solutions
- Assist with Omni channel processes
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Type of experience the job requires
- basic computer skills and basic measuring skills
- ability to operate the framing equipment and glass cutter
Preferred Type of experience the job requires
- retail experience
- Experience selling products and/or services to customers
Physical Requirements
- regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching and stretching
- ability to move throughout the store
- ability to remain standing for long periods of time
- lifting heavy boxes and frames and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment
- if you need help performing these functions of your job, please contact supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you and find a reasonable accommodation
Work Environment
- public retail store setting taking care of our customers; all public areas are climate controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate controlled; some outdoor work if assigned to retrieve shopping carts or while unloading trucks; Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press; work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
Total Base Pay Range for this Position:
$15.25 - $17.90This position may be eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with state and local laws.
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.
Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
Major Activities
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Company programs to ensure compliance to applicable laws and requirements; execute Company policies and standards
- Embrace and execute personal designer by using Elevated ABC Deliver to build relationships with all customers while creating Custom Framing solutions. * deliver sales and production results
- Complete framing orders with a high degree of quality and on time
- Maintain the ready made frame department and other assigned areas including SISO and Directed Replenishment
- Deliver friendly customer service; help customers shop and find what they are looking for; provide a well merchandised and in-stock store for the customer to shop
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs
- Support shrink and safety programs
- Interacts with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remains positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promotes commitment to the organization's vision and values; projects a positive image and serves as a role model for others
- Participate in the truck un-load and stocking processes to ensure truck standards are followed and completed within budget
- Operate cash register and execute cash handling to standards
- Acknowledge customers, help locate product and provide solutions
- Assist with Omni channel processes
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Type of experience the job requires
- basic computer skills and basic measuring skills
- ability to operate the framing equipment and glass cutter
Preferred Type of experience the job requires
- retail experience
- Experience selling products and/or services to customers
Physical Requirements
- regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching and stretching
- ability to move throughout the store
- ability to remain standing for long periods of time
- lifting heavy boxes and frames and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment
- if you need help performing these functions of your job, please contact supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you and find a reasonable accommodation
Work Environment
- public retail store setting taking care of our customers; all public areas are climate controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate controlled; some outdoor work if assigned to retrieve shopping carts or while unloading trucks; Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press; work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
Total Base Pay Range for this Position:
$15.25 - $17.90This position may be eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with state and local laws.
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.
Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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Who's Hiring
- Michaels21
- S R Freeman5S
- Scott Norris Construction2S
- CALTEC1
- Picture1P
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in framer jobs.
- Minimum two to four years of residential or commercial framing experience
- Proficiency in wood framing, platform framing, and stud wall construction
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural plans, and building codes
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification
- Experience operating and maintaining power saws, nail guns, and hand tools
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
Tips for Your Framer Job Search
Tailor your resume to framing contracts
List the specific framing types you've worked on, wood versus steel stud versus timber, and note project scale in square footage or unit count. Generic construction resumes get filtered out when employers are staffing for a targeted framing crew.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists framer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your OSHA and safety credentials
Framing employers routinely screen for OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 cards before the first interview. Put your certification and issue year in a dedicated credentials line near the top of your resume so it clears the initial review.
Show blueprint and plan reading ability
Many framer job postings test plan-reading in a short skills screen. If you've worked from architectural drawings, structural plans, or engineered lumber layouts, call that out explicitly rather than burying it under general carpentry experience.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Residential and commercial framing contractors often skip the second interview and take candidates straight to a tool test on a live site. Know your cut lists, understand squaring a wall layout, and be ready to demonstrate stud spacing and header sizing from memory.
Negotiate total compensation, not just hourly rate
Framing roles frequently include per-diem, travel pay, or tool allowances that vary widely between employers. Ask about those line items directly during the offer conversation so you're comparing complete packages rather than base pay alone.
Framer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most framers?
Michaels, S R Freeman, and Scott Norris Construction are hiring the most framers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Michigan, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around active residential developments and commercial build-outs, so demand shifts as new projects break ground.
How many framer jobs are remote?
About 4% of framer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles are almost exclusively on the estimating, project management, or framing sales side of the trade. Field framing positions require on-site presence by nature and are rarely listed with any remote option.
How do you become a framer?
Start by completing a carpentry or construction apprenticeship through a union program or a local contractor willing to train entry-level hires. Build hands-on experience with rough framing tasks like wall layout, floor systems, and roof framing under a journeyman. Earn your OSHA card early, practice reading structural plans, and progress toward a journeyman certification once your hours qualify.
How do you get hired as a framer with little experience?
Focus on positions listed as framing laborer or framing helper rather than applying for lead framer roles out of the gate. Emphasize any construction, carpentry, or trades coursework, even from vocational high school or a community college program. Showing up with your own basic hand tools, an OSHA card, and a willingness to work physically demanding hours signals readiness to employers who regularly train up motivated entry-level hires.
What does the framer interview process look like?
Most framing interviews are brief and practical. A foreman or project manager will ask about the types of framing you've done, the tools you're comfortable with, and whether you can read plans. Many employers follow the conversation with a short site visit or tool demonstration to verify hands-on ability before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to framer jobs?
You can find and apply to framer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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