Carpenter Apprentice & Custom Framing​/Finish Assistant

Company Name:
Mountaintop Construction Inc.

Location:

Towaco, NJ (Northern NJ Regional Deployments across Morris, Essex, & Passaic Counties)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule:

Full Time, Monday through Friday (Overtime or occasional weekend coverage dictated by site milestones)

Industry: Residential & Commercial Construction, High-End Remodeling, Custom Framing, and Finish Carpentry

Pay Scale: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour ($41,600.00 to $52,000.00 base annual equivalent Overtime Earnings)

Incentives:

Weekly Pay Cycle, Performance Bonuses, Profit-Sharing Opportunities, Company Uniforms Provided, Paid Technical Training, Direct Mentorship Pathways

Mountaintop Construction Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking Carpenter Apprentice & Custom Framing / Finish Assistant to join our field operations team in Towaco, NJ.

In this hands-on field role, you will work directly alongside seasoned lead carpenters and master craftsmen on high-end residential remodels, structural framing, custom additions, and commercial fit-outs. You will gain direct experience in wall framing, plan layout, cabinet setting, architectural millwork, and finish trim installation. If you bring a strong work ethic, a commitment to jobsite safety, and a desire to learn fine custom carpentry from the ground up, Mountaintop Construction Inc.

provides steady year-round work, weekly pay, paid training, and clear advancement pathways to Journeyman and Lead Carpenter roles.

• Field Carpentry Support:
  Assist Lead Carpenters and site superintendents with rough framing, structural modifications, and finish carpentry tasks across residential and commercial jobsites.
• Site Layout & Prep Work:
  Help stage work areas, take accurate field measurements, cut dimensional lumber, and assist with wall, floor, and roof layout according to construction plans.
• Architectural Installation Support:
  Assist with the staging, assembly, and installation of custom cabinetry, interior doors, crown molding, baseboards, window trim, and architectural millwork.
• Tool & Material Stewardship:
  Load, unload, stage, and organize lumber, materials, power tools, air compressors, and specialized carpentry equipment safely.
• Jobsite Safety & Cleanliness:
  Maintain clean, hazard-free work zones, manage daily site cleanup, set up safety barriers, and adhere strictly to company safety protocols and OSHA standards.
• Active Trade Mentorship:
  Follow technical direction from senior trade leads, learn architectural blueprint reading, and master carpentry techniques to expand your skill set.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Maintain respectful, clear communication with lead carpenters, trade subcontractors, and project managers to keep daily tasks moving efficiently.

Required

• Trade
  
  Experience:
  
  1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in general construction, carpentry assistance, framing, or residential remodeling.
• Tool Aptitude:
  Practical familiarity with standard carpentry hand and power tools (miter saws, circular saws, nail guns, levels, measuring tapes).
• Physical Capability:
  Physical stamina to lift up to 75 lbs, work on scaffolding/ladders, and perform active field labor in varying Northern New Jersey weather conditions.
• Professional Mindset:
  Dependable, punctual, safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and driven by a desire to master the carpentry trade.
• Mobility Credentials:
  Valid driver license with reliable personal transportation to travel between regional jobsites across Northern NJ.

Preferred

• Educational Foundation:
  Completion of a vocational construction program, trade school diploma, or high school diploma/GED.
• Language Capabilities:
  Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Safety
  
  Certifications:
  
  Active OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety credential.

• Guaranteed Hourly Pay: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour based on carpentry background, paid on a dependable weekly pay cycle.
• Performance Upside:
  Project performance bonuses and eligibility for company profit-sharing.
• Health & Future Security:
  Comprehensive employee medical insurance options and corporate retirement savings plan.
• Paid Time Off:
  Earned PTO allocations covering paid company holidays, vacation days, and personal sick leave.
• Career Investment:
  Company uniforms provided, company-paid technical training, and direct mentorship to advance to Journeyman and Lead Carpenter roles.
• Team Culture:
  Family-oriented work environment with ongoing…