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

We have crews in Kane County (Aurora, Gilberts, Elgin), Kendall County (Yorkville, Oswego), Will County (Joliet, Plainfield, Tinley Park, New Lenox) and Kankakee County (Kankakee, Bourbonnais) and will do our best scheduling to 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, $18-35 per hour.

Foreman, Hardware & Service, and Rail & Stair Install 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)
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan (eligible at 1 year with 4% company match)
• 48 hours of PTO (available after 90 days)
  
• Employee Referrals and other incentive programs
  

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 toolsand supplies. The work involved has physicalrequirements, 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 allsorts 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.