Finish Carpenter

Were hiring finish carpenters to work on our high-end residential construction projects. Dowbuilt finish carpenters have highly advanced interior and exterior carpentry skills and a demonstrated ability to execute work within very tight tolerances. This position requires an aptitude for providing creative constructability solutions to a variety of design challenges and is key to executing the high-quality work that Dowbuilt is known for.

WHAT YOULL DO

As a finish carpenter youll be responsible for:

• Reading and interpreting architectural and shop drawings
• Managing building layout and dimensional control
• Establishing clarity around deadlines ensuring that any slipping deadlines are identified early and new deadlines are communicated to the Foreman and Superintendent
• Preparing and executing the daily work plan
• Working and planning with subcontractors to make sure the project is ready for them to begin work each day
• Helping fellow carpenters put new work into place from framing to finish
• Working with Superintendent to order materials
• Evaluating cabinets door and window details and shop drawings
• Providing mentoring and coaching to fellow Carpenters Apprentice Carpenters and Laborers
• Identifying when other workers or subcontractors are not working in a safe manner and reporting unsafe practices to the Foreman or Superintendent

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful as a Dowbuilt finish carpenter youll need:

• Experience hanging doors and setting windows
• Experience waterproofing; knowledge of how to properly flash exterior doors and windows
• Proficiency with use of builders level
• Thorough understanding of structural framing details
• Knowledge of trim installation including trim around doors windows base base shoe and crown molding
• Familiarity with coping techniques for base & crown
• Familiarity with scribing techniques for cabinetry & other trim work
• The ability to mill materials to exact dimensions
• The ability to cut tapers in trim boards when walls are out of plumb
• Familiarity with making jigs for routering door and cabinet hardware
• Familiarity with cabinetry and casework installation
• Full understanding and working knowledge of tools required to perform high-level carpentry
• Crown molding install at various wall angles with coped or mitered joinery
• Paneling fabrication and install
• Familiarity with some stair work including handrails and skirt boards
• Satisfactory math skills figuring out angles and pitches for roofs stairs and railings
• Glue up joinery skills for shelving table or bench tops
• Familiarity with sharpening techniques for chisels and plane blades
• U.S. work authorization

WHAT WE OFFER

We are a fun easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
• 100% paid medical dental vision and $50000 in basic life insurance for full-time employees (35% medical coverage for dependents) first of the month following DOH
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contribution
• 8 paid holidays each year no waiting period
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) earned at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked
• Tool purchase and tool loan programs
• Discretionary bonus
• Mentorship and career development opportunities
• Opportunities to build for Dowbuilt in other regions if desired

WHO WE ARE

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980 and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge innovative never-been-done-before residential projects and home serviceall of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects and our builds are regularly featured in publications such asArchitectural Digest Architectural Record and Dwell.

The Dowbuilt culture is one of carecare for our employees clients and the talented craftspeople we partner withresulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

HOW YOULL GROW

Were committed to investing in our team members ongoing professional development. At Dowbuilt we want everyone to have equal opportunity to play to their strengths fill gaps in knowledge and grow professionally. We believe that effective career development requires two-way open communication between employee and manager. Expectation setting happens on both sides along with support mentorship and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out where your career will take you at Dowbuilt.

Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.