Finish Carpenter

Skilled Trades Partners; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Skilled Trades Partners in Middletown, CT is seeking an experienced Finish Carpenter to join our team. You will perform high-quality finish and restoration carpentry on historic buildings across Connecticut and New England, using traditional and modern techniques while preserving original character.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional carpentry, strong detail orientation, and the ability to read plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional carpentry experience preferred.
• Strong finish carpentry and woodworking skills.
• Experience with trim, molding, doors, windows, cabinetry, or architectural millwork.
• Restoration or historic preservation experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to produce precise, detail-oriented work.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• OSHA 10 preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Connecticut and New England as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality finish and restoration carpentry.
• Install and restore trim, molding, paneling, doors, windows, and other architectural woodwork.
• Repair and reproduce existing wood components to match original profiles.
• Perform interior and exterior finish carpentry.
• Work with both traditional and modern carpentry methods.
• Read plans, measurements, and project specifications.
• Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Work on a variety of historic and architecturally significant buildings.

Skills

Finish carpentry

Woodworking

Read plans

Independence & teamwork

OSHA 10

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Finish Carpenter to join a well-established contractor specializing in historic restoration and preservation projects throughout Connecticut and New England

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled carpenter who takes pride in detailed, high-quality craftsmanship. Projects involve restoring and preserving historic buildings, requiring a strong eye for detail and the ability to work with existing architectural elements while maintaining their original character.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform high-quality finish and restoration carpentry
• Install and restore trim, molding, paneling, doors, windows, and other architectural woodwork
• Repair and reproduce existing wood components to match original profiles
• Perform interior and exterior finish carpentry
• Work with both traditional and modern carpentry methods
• Read plans, measurements, and project specifications
• Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently
• Work on a variety of historic and architecturally significant buildings

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of professional carpentry experience preferred
• Strong finish carpentry and woodworking skills
• Experience with trim, molding, doors, windows, cabinetry, or architectural millwork
• Restoration or historic preservation experience is a plus, but not required
• Ability to produce precise, detail-oriented work
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• OSHA 10 preferred
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Connecticut and New England as needed

Position Details

• Pay: $30-$40/hour, based on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Middletown, CT based
• Long-term career opportunity
• Benefits available

If you're an experienced carpenter who takes pride in craftsmanship and wants the opportunity to work on unique projects that go beyond standard construction,