What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trim Carpenter position at First Priority Emergency Vehicles?
First Priority Group is a diversified manufacturer, dealer, upfitter and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles seeking a Trim Carpenter to support our customers at our Flanders, New Jersey facility.
Skill Level and Experience
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in carpentry, cabinetry, woodworking, or vehicle interiors and is comfortable working with a variety of materials, power tools, and custom-built components. This role requires strong attention to detail, accurate measuring and cutting and the ability to produce high-quality finished work.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Install flooring, interior walls, ceilings, cabinets, shelving, doors, windows, trim and other interior components.
- Fabricate, modify and install custom cabinetry, storage systems, work surfaces and interior finishes.
- Measure, cut, drill, fit and assemble materials according to drawings, specifications and vehicle requirements.
- Cut, drill, fabricate, and assemble brackets, supports, mounting structures, and other components required for custom equipment installations.
- Install and secure audio/video, communications, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other vehicle equipment as required.
- Assist with the installation and routing of AC/DC wiring systems and related components.
- Work with wood, composite materials, plastics, aluminum, sheet metal and other materials commonly used in custom vehicle interiors.
- Use hand tools, power tools, woodworking equipment and measuring instruments safely and accurately.
- Perform finish carpentry and trim work to ensure a clean, professional appearance.
- Read and interpret measurements, drawings, layouts, and basic installation instructions.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in trim carpentry, finish carpentry, cabinetry, woodworking, vehicle interiors, RV construction or a related field preferred.
- Strong experience using power tools, woodworking tools, hand tools, and measuring equipment required.
- Ability to accurately measure, cut, drill, assemble, and install custom components.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a production team.
- Ability to troubleshoot fitment and installation challenges in a custom manufacturing environment.
- Electrical, plumbing, upholstery, HVAC, and/or metal fabrication experience is a plus.
What You Are Looking For:
First Priority Group’s number one priority is taking care of our team members and their families. You’re looking for a place where your excellence is recognized, valued and rewarded. We seek greatness and we know you do too. You enjoy being part of a team, especially a team where everyone carries their own weight and because of the team, everyone performs better. You want to be paid well, but more importantly treated well. We know you’ll want to stay because how well you’re treated at First Priority Group.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision coverage
- Paid PTO including vacation, sick days and holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
- Full Time Permanent Position with a base schedule of Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-3:30PM
- Career Advancement and Growth Potential
Why FPG?
What separates First Priority Group from the rest is we take care of emergency and first responders, as well as our own. First Priority offers strong competitive pay, company matching 401K, benefits (medical, dental, vision) and a team of over 100 employees including former and current fire chiefs, EMT’s, paramedics, police officers, firefighters, rescuers and more across our state-of-the-art facilities!
Equal Opportunity Employer
First Priority Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Trim carpentry: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Flanders, NJ 07836 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25