Adventure Van Builder - Cabinetry, Carpentry, Mechanics
Full-time shop role · Hamilton, NJ
Company
Ready.Set.Van has been building luxury adventure vans since 2019. Based in Hamilton, NJ, our team of 20 and growing; building customer-customized vans on Sprinter, Transit, and ProMaster chassis. The business is growing, and we’re adding builders who can help us keep quality high as more vans move through the shop.
Culture
We have built, and are looking to maintain, a supportive shop culture: where egos take a backseat to individual and collective progress. We take great pride in our product and in the individuals who contribute to our culture.
Role
Ready.Set.Van is looking for hands-on builders to help build, install, finish, and test custom adventure vans. This role is a good fit for someone with experience in one or more hands-on trades who wants to work on complete end-to-end projects, not repeat the same task every day.
Visit for more information : http://buildcoolshit.readysetvan.com
Responsibilities
- Build and install interior components, cabinetry, panels, trim, flooring, and finish pieces
- Install exterior gear, lighting, racks, ladders, steps, boxes, and tire carriers
- Cut and modify vans for windows, flares, vents, utilities, and other build requirements
- Wire off-grid electrical systems with battery banks and inverters that support lighting, entertainment, outlets, and controls
- Install plumbing, tanks, pumps, valves, kitchens, showers, heat, and gray water systems
- Support suspensions, lifts, wheels, tires, and other mechanical upgrades
- Work from drawings, build notes, cut sheets, production plans, and team direction
- Work through the real-world problems that come up when parts, systems, and vehicles come together
- Coordinate with other builders, and lead parts of the work when needed, to keep vans moving through the shop
- Check work for quality, function, cleanliness, and readiness before handoff
Skills and Experience
You do not need direct van-building experience, but you should bring a strong hands-on background and a willingness to learn across systems.
Strong candidates may have experience with one or more of the following:
- Cabinetry, finish carpentry, woodworking, or millwork
- Vehicle upfitting, RV work, boatbuilding, or custom installs
- Low-voltage electrical, AV, lighting, controls, or off-grid power
- Plumbing, pumps, tanks, valves, heaters, or utility systems
- Mechanics, suspension work, wheels, tires, or vehicle service
- Fabrication, brackets, mounting, panels, or custom parts
- Reading drawings, cut sheets, build notes, or technical instructions
- Using shop tools safely and accurately
- Working carefully in tight spaces and around finished surfaces
What Matters Most
- You like building real things with your hands
- You enjoy solving physical problems
- You care about fit, finish, and clean work
- You can follow a plan and ask good questions
- You communicate when something is unclear, blocked, or not right
- You respect tools, materials, vehicles, and other people’s work
- You are willing to start from what you know and learn the rest
Bonus Experience
- Sprinter, Transit, ProMaster, RV, marine, or overland vehicle experience
- 12V or off-grid electrical systems
- CNC-cut cabinetry or production cabinet assembly
- Metal fabrication, welding, or custom mounting
- Shop, construction, installation, or production environment experience
Hiring Process
- Shop tour and builder conversations - Come see the shop, look at the vans in progress, and meet some of the people you may work with. This is a chance for both sides to ask questions and get a feel for the work, the team, and the space.
- Hands-on skills test - You’ll complete a practical build exercise where you assemble a cabinet and work through a few real shop problems. We are looking for how you use tools, think through the work, ask questions, and solve problems.
Benefits
- Paid time off (10d/yr)
- Paid sick leave (5d/yr)
- Paid company holidays (10d/yr)
- Overtime
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location + Hours
- Township of Hamilton, NJ 08609 (Required)
- In person, weekdays 9am-5pm during first 3 months, with flexibility to define your own schedule, with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Carpentry: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Township of Hamilton, NJ 08609 (Required)
Work Location: In person
