Carpenter’s Apprentice – Custom Woodworking

One Southern Indiana; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

One Southern Indiana is seeking a dependable Carpenter's Apprentice for our custom woodworking team in Louisville, KY. This entry-level role offers hands-on training in building and installing doors, cabinets, casework, mouldings, and other architectural woodwork.

You will assist experienced carpenters, learn measuring, cutting, and assembling wood components, and safely use hand and power tools under supervision. A willingness to learn, strong attention to detail, and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• No professional carpentry experience required; training will be provided.
• Interest in carpentry, cabinetmaking, millwork, or construction.
• Basic familiarity with hand and power tools is helpful.
• Willingness to learn and accept instruction.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work well with others.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced carpenters with fabrication, assembly, and installation
• Learn to measure, cut, shape, sand, and assemble wood components
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment under supervision
• Read a tape measure and learn basic building mathematics
• Load, unload, organize, and protect materials and finished products
• Prepare work areas and clean up the shop and job sites
• Follow instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards
• Perform other shop and job-site duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Punctuality

Teamwork

Basic math and measurement

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Woodworking equipment

Job description

We are seeking a dependable, motivated Carpenter's Apprentice to join our custom woodworking team. This entry-level position offers hands-on training in building and installing custom doors, cabinets, casework, mouldings, and other architectural woodwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced carpenters with fabrication, assembly, and installation
• Learn to measure, cut, shape, sand, and assemble wood components
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment under supervision
• Read a tape measure and learn basic building mathematics
• Load, unload, organize, and protect materials and finished products
• Prepare work areas and clean up the shop and job sites
• Follow instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards
• Perform other shop and job-site duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• No professional carpentry experience is required; training will be provided
• Interest in carpentry, cabinetmaking, millwork, or construction
• Basic familiarity with hand and power tools is helpful
• Willingness to learn and accept instruction
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work well with others
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are preferred

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding position. Candidates must be able to stand for extended periods; bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull; and regularly lift and carry heavy or bulky materials. Work will take place in both shop and job-site environments and may involve dust, noise, and changing temperatures.