Finish Carpentry Apprentice

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Ventura, Ventura, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.00 To $28.00 Hourly

We are a dynamic millwork and cabinetry shop based in Ventura, California, operating out of a spacious 12,000-square-foot facility. We craft custom cabinetry, molding, and furniture for upscale residential clients in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Pacific Palisades, and Beverly Hills. At Clear Millwork, we bring our clients’ visions to life by truly understanding their needs, style, and budget. Every piece we create is tailored to reflect their individuality while delivering exceptional quality.

Our team is made up of master carpenters, cabinetmakers, and artisans who take pride in crafting beautiful, functional, and enduring work.

Many of our team members have been with us for years, honing their skills and growing their careers in an environment that prioritizes collaboration, precision, and pride in craftsmanship. Whether it’s custom cabinetry, intricate molding, or one-of-a-kind furniture, we are committed to producing timeless pieces that elevate every space we touch.

Clear Millwork is looking for a reliable, hardworking Finish Carpenter Apprentice to assist in completing the finishing touches on trim and carpentry work for different construction and manufacturing projects. You may work on various projects, including cabinet making, framing, decking, window and stair customizations, crown molding, and baseboard installations. Our ideal candidate has an aptitude for precision and can accommodate unique build requirements from clients.

We prefer candidates with prior experience or training in trim carpentry or finish carpentry but are willing to train a motivated individual who works hard and learns quickly. Overall, the primary job of a Finish Carpentry Apprentice is to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to become a skilled Carpenter Journeyman in the future.

• Learn the field of finish carpentry by listening to the manager, foreman, journeyman, and the lead on the project.
• Expected to take the task given to them and expedite in an efficient and quality-oriented way.
• Expected to learn the skills necessary for that task and retain the information.
• Expected to have enthusiasm for the chosen field of work.
• Expected to hit benchmarks of skills acquisitions so that growth can be assessed on a regular basis.
• Assist in measuring, cutting, and installing various fixtures and millwork for doors, windows, ceiling panels, staircases, decking, furniture, etc.
• Assist in erecting scaffolding or ladders as needed
• Assisting with the installation of staircases and railings
• Cleaning up job sites and ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair issues with building components and equipment
• Follow established regulations and advocate for safety on each worksite
• Familiarity with installing wooden structures such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists, and stud work
• Assist with installing base, crown, trim, jambs, casing, wainscot, paneling, chair rail, assist with coffered ceilings, may need some guidance with special hardware, build cabinets, install cabinetry, install interior and exterior doors with some guidance, install windows with guidance.
• Expected to do some shop work and learn some cabinet-building techniques.
• Must have willingness to be trained in the processes of shop work to fabricate the projects for the Finish Carpentry Division.
• Tools:
  An apprentice should have all hand tools (hammer, chisels, prybar, screwdriver set, mallet, wrenches, pliers, etc.), personal drills with drill bit set such as an assortment of countersink bits, jigsaw is also recommended.

• Training Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school.
• Experience as a Apprentice carpenter or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in this work; or any equivalent combination of experience a
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Keen…