Finish Carpentry Expert for Custom Homes

Hickory; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Construction, Inc. is seeking a skilled Carpenter with strong trim and finish carpentry to join our field team in Knoxville, TN. This full-time role demands craftsmanship, reliability, and a commitment to building with care.

You'll work on residential and commercial projects, read blueprints, coordinate with Project Managers and Supervisors, and uphold safety standards on site. A minimum of five years' carpentry experience and your own professional tools are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience in residential or commercial construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with framing, trim, and custom millwork.
• Own a professional set of carpentry tools and maintain them.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Be a full-time, daily presence on the jobsite, supporting the project team.
• Communicate with Project Managers and Supervisors to maintain schedule alignment.
• Uphold Hickory's Safety Policy at all times and ensure safe conditions for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Work collaboratively with the full project team to prevent rework and support seamless project execution.
• Provide timely feedback on schedule issues, field conditions, and material demands.
• Maintain accurate inventory of materials and coordinate procurement needs.
• Track and document purchases, receipts, and jobsite records accurately.
• Problem-solve proactively to resolve field conflicts without delays or quality loss.
• Maintain jobsite documentation, drawings, and specifications in an organized format.
• Perform carpentry tasks from foundations to detailed finish trim, both interior and exterior, with an exceptional standard of craftsmanship.
• Assist in preparing mockups, samples, or layout work as requested.
• Provide accurate layout for carpenters and subcontractors to 1/16" tolerances, maintaining plumb and square conditions.

Skills

Carpentry

Framing

Trim work

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Tools ownership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hickory Construction, Inc. is seeking a skilled Carpenter with strong trim and finish carpentry to join our field team in Knoxville, TN. This full-time role demands craftsmanship, reliability, and a commitment to building with care.

You'll work on residential and commercial projects, read blueprints, coordinate with Project Managers and Supervisors, and uphold safety standards on site. A minimum of five years' carpentry experience and your own professional tools are required.