Trim Carpenters Wanted!

Jacob Interior Trim has been in the carpentry business for 30 years and is seeking trim carpenters with all levels of experience to work in residential production housing.

We have crews across Lake and Porter County, Indiana and will often keep you close to home.

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm with opportunities for overtime. Full time, year round, w2 position.

Pay is based on experience.

Foreman/Crew leads drive a company vehicle with tools and paid fuel.

Benefits Options include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (via United Healthcare, company pays 65% of premium)

Short Term Disability Policy (via Aflac, company pays 40% of premium)

Life Insurance Policy (via Blue Cross, company pays in full)

(6) Six Paid Holidays (eligible at 90 days)

Simple IRA Retirement Plan (eligible at 1 year with 4% company match)

TO APPLY: https://jacobtrimcorp.bamboohr.com/careers/30?source=aWQ9MjI%3D

or call Ron @ 815-378-8022. No calls after 6:00pm please.

Must have reliable transportation.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

A trim carpenter works with the crew to install millwork and trim of windows, doors, baseboards, crown molding, mantels and other finish pieces. The carpenter will have an inventory of their own hand tools to use alongside company provided tools and supplies. The work involved has physical requirements, which include bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and standing for long periods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and interpret blueprints, plans, sketches, design details or instructions from supervisors.

Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.

Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders.

Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.

Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.

Build stairs, mantles, and cabinetry.

Install cabinets and molding.

Replace and hang doors.

Drill and set door hardware.

Erect scaffolding.

Install partitions, doors, and windows

Maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Cut, shape, and assemble wood, composition, and/or plastic sections with shop tools and equipment such as planers, jointers, shaper, routers, sanders, and various power saws.

Assemble prepared components for various structures, including cabinets, bookcases, desks, and paneled doors.

Prepare structures for finish applications by planing, shaping and sanding; using hand and power tools.

Maintain and clean equipment and work area.

Perform related duties as assigned or needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

A carpenter must have knowledge of practices, procedures, tools and equipment, material, quality control, and safety. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

proficiency at carpentry skills

able to interact with coworkers and foreman on project site

possess an eye for fine detail

ability to work in all sorts of climates, temperatures and conditions

must be reliable and able to work a schedule of 8 hours per day and occasional overtime.

physical activity: fine manipulation hand movement, climb ladders, frequent lifting and carrying 25-50lbs, and occasional lifting and carrying 50+lbs.