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About Us

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.

About the Role:

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL

Qualification Requirements

• 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 attention to detail
• Blueprint reading familiarity
• Able to use common hand tools and power tools
• PPE and carpentry trade tools
• Troubleshooting and communication skills
• Physical stamina for lifting equipment and working at various heights and in tight spaces

In addition to the above duties, a Finish Carpenter Apprentice should have good communication skills, learn to work well under pressure with guidance, and have problem-solving skills. They should also be able to work direction or as part of a team, and be able to adapt to changing work conditions and schedules. A high degree of attention to detail and a commitment to quality are also essential for success in this role. They must also have a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment. A

Travel Time Required

10-15% (this is an estimated amount)

Additional Benefits:

Our Values:

Passion: Care for our clients, our work, and our company.
Brilliance: Be bright, be positive, be exceptional.
Precision: Absolutely no detail is too small or unimportant.
Persistence: Unwavering in our determination to create a great result.

Essential Physical Tasks

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Typical Working Conditions

Work performed in a combination of an office and rare field environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. In some instances, this job may require work in areas where ear, eye, and hard hats for protection are necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Statement of Employer's Rights

This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Clear Construction has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.