Bench Carpenter

Resume Required - Start Date ASAP

‍Ability to Commute: Ashland City, TN 37015 (Required)

Mesa is seeking our next skilled and driventeam member! Based in Ashland City, we specialize in custom millwork and furniture for commercial spaces in Nashville, TN. Mesa is a young, growing company with a passion for the highly creative finish work in the growing city we love.

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Job Role

This posting is for a mid to senior level bench carpenter who is capable of autonomously building millwork projects from drawing sets. From casework, bent laminations, table tops, banquette internals and large scale wall paneling installations, you will be responsible for taking on portions of projects from start to finish. All aspects of drawings and finish are handled by other departments, though any level of finish experience is a plus. This position works on the main floor in tandem with five other bench carpenters and reports directly to the millwork foreman.

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‍Responsibilities

• Assists and/or leads in the building of cabinetry, furniture, and millwork

• Primarily a bench carpenter tasked with milling, assembling, completing cut lists, sanding, and assisting with installs

• Reports to Mesa’s Shop Foreman

• Ensures deadlines are met without compromising quality

• Works off of shop drawings with the direction of the shop foreman or lead

• Required to maintain a clean and efficient work environment

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Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Has 4+ years working in a professional wood shop

• Understands all aspects of hardwood and plywood construction

• Attentive to detail, organization, and efficiency

• Willing to learn new processes and take direction

• Hardworking and fun-loving

• Flexible - willingness to work in multiple mediums as the company needs

• Capable and willing of occasional overtime requests 

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $25-35 hourly, based on experience

• Profit Sharing Quarterly

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 5 days per year, after one year

• Holidays: 10 paid holiday days annually

• Insurance: Mesa covers 50% of health insurance costs; dental and vision coverage available at employee expense

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Work Schedule

• Full-time, M-T: 7:00am–4:30pm. F: 7:00am-12:00pm

• Flexible time off options available.

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‍Company-Wide Values

At Mesa, we are the optimistic glue in a challenging industry, solving complex ideas with practicality and creativity. We foster collaboration and mutual respect with clients and teammates, ensuring clarity in our roles and responsibilities. Mesa prioritizes safety, durability, and over-communication to deliver projects on time and within budget. Our team thrives on proactive problem-solving, boundary-setting, and maintaining strong client relationships.