Finish Carpenter I

Building Material Distributors, Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Building Material Distributors, Inc. is seeking a skilled carpenter in Ankeny, Iowa. The role involves installing windows and doors, performing trim carpentry, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Applicants should have 1–3+ years of carpentry experience, strong attention to detail, and a valid driver’s license. This position offers a competitive starting pay of $25.00 per hour, company vehicle for local travel, and benefits including paid time off and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of carpentry or window/door installation experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to perform heavy physical demands, lifting up to 100lbs.

Responsibilities

• Install windows and doors according to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform interior and exterior trim carpentry.
• Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Complete installation paperwork and job documentation.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Trimming skills

Blueprint interpretation

Hand and power tool usage

Attention to detail

Tools

Saws

Drills

Routers

Sanders

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Install windows and doors according to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform interior and exterior trim carpentry.
• Read and interpret blueprints and installation instructions.
• Safely operate hand and power tools (saws, drills, routers, sanders, etc.).
• Load/unload materials and prepare job sites.
• Complete installation paperwork and job documentation.
• Provide professional, customer‑facing service.
• Follow all safety guidelines and PPE requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3+ years of carpentry or window/door installation experience (preferred).
• Strong trim carpentry and finish skills (preferred).
• Ability to read blueprints and technical instructions (preferred).
• Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Commitment to safety (pass a pre‑employment physical and drug test).
• Perform heavy physical demands, lift up to 100lbs occasionally, frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting, work performed in varied indoor and outdoor environments.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Professional attitude and team mindset.

Why Join Moehl Millwork

• Competitive pay based on experience, starting at $25.00 per hour.
• Company vehicle for work travel; local routes – home each night.
• Opportunity for advancement into higher‑level or lead carpentry roles.
• Stable, growing company with a strong reputation in the building products industry.
• Team‑oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• We offer paid time off; medical, dental, and vision benefits; short and long‑term disability, company‑paid life insurance; and a 401k with company match through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) to reward your efforts over the long term.

Who we are

Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, Moehl Millwork, Inc. is an employee‑owned wholesale distributor of millwork products, proudly serving lumber dealers throughout Iowa and contractors in the Des Moines metro area. We’re also part of Building Material Distributor’s (BMD’s) family. For over 75 years, BMD has supplied lumber yards, dealers, home centers, and hardware stores with top‑quality building products. As an employee‑owned distributor, BMD excels in customer service and innovation thanks to our skilled workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BMD, Inc and Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. BMD, Inc makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.