High-End Custom Interior Trim Carpenter

Custom Interior Trim Carpenter

Position Type: Full-Time Hourly

Compensation: $18–$30 per hour (commensurate with experience and skill level)
Location: Austin, TX and surrounding affluent areas (multiple job sites per week)
Reports To: Lead Carpenter / Owner

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and reliable High-End Field Interior Trim Carpenter to join our team specializing in premium residential interior finishes. This is a field-based position focused on delivering exceptional craftsmanship in high-end homes throughout Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods. You will work on custom trim, molding, built-ins, cabinetry installation, and detailed finish work that demands precision, attention to detail, and a pride in creating beautiful results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install high-end interior trim, crown molding, panels, beams, baseboards, door/window casings, and custom millwork with exacting standards among many other things.
• Perform field adjustments, repairs, and custom woodworking solutions on-site.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure seamless integration of trim work with overall interior finishes.
• Maintain a clean and safe job site at all times.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, architects, designers, and site supervisors.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications, if needed.
• Participate in ongoing training to expand woodworking techniques and stay current with premium materials and tools.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a finish carpenter or trim carpenter, preferably in custom high-end residential construction.
• Strong portfolio or demonstrated ability in detailed interior trim and millwork.
• Must have reliable personal transportation and a valid Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites across the Austin area each week.
• Excellent hand skills with a (preferred) wide range of carpentry tools and equipment.
• Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills — you will be working directly in clients’ homes.
• Receptive to constructive feedback and able to implement corrections on the spot.
• Eagerness to learn new techniques and continuously improve woodworking knowledge. With the right candidate, we are more than willing to train further!
• Strong team player who takes pride in collective success and maintains positive site morale.

What We’re Looking For:

Beyond technical skill, we value character and attitude. The ideal candidate:

• Presents themselves with good manners and respect when working around clients and authority figures.
• Takes ownership of their work while remaining collaborative.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard environment where quality is non-negotiable.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience ($18–$30/hr).
• Opportunities for growth as our high-end clientele base expands.
• Consistent work in beautiful properties with access to premium materials.

If you are a detail-oriented craftsman who takes pride in high-end woodworking, enjoys working in gorgeous environments, and is committed to continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, a brief summary of your relevant experience, at least 3 references and (if available) photos or links to examples of your trim/millwork work to our Office Manager, Ashley.

We look forward to meeting talented carpenters who share our passion for exceptional craftsmanship!

Thank you!

The Team,

KWCT Austin, TX