Phase 1 Van Build Technician / Carpenter
Company: Cascade Van
Location: Bend, Oregon
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Pay: $23.50–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience and aptitude
Work Location: In person
About Cascade Van:
Cascade Van builds high-end adventure vans on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform from our facility in Bend, Oregon. Our vans are designed for families, adventurous couples, and people who spend their lives outside — camping, biking, skiing, paddling, fishing, exploring, and chasing the next trip.
We are a small, detail-driven team that takes pride in craftsmanship, clean execution, and building products that are meant to be used hard and enjoyed for years. Our shop culture is professional, creative, hands-on, and rooted in the outdoor lifestyle our vans support.
We are currently looking for a Phase 1 Van Build Technician / Carpenter to join our production team.
Position Overview:
This role is focused on the early stages of our van builds, including vehicle prep, carpentry-based installation work, framing, flooring, insulation, wall and ceiling prep, rough-in work, and the installation of key interior and exterior components.
The right candidate should have at least 1 year of carpentry or hands-on trade experience and be comfortable working with power tools, reading basic layouts, following instructions, and producing clean, consistent work.
Previous van-building or vehicle upfitting experience is a plus, but it is not required. Carpentry experience, attention to detail, reliability, and a good attitude are more important.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
- Preparing vans for the build process
- Installing subfloors, framing, furring strips, ceiling structures, wall panels, and related components
- Cutting, fitting, fastening, and finishing wood and composite materials
- Reading and following floor plans, layouts, shop drawings, and build instructions
- Using power tools safely and accurately, including saws, drills, routers, grinders, sanders, and related tools
- Assisting with insulation, sound deadening, pre-wire routing, plumbing rough-ins, and general build prep
- Installing interior and exterior vehicle components
- Performing clean, repeatable work that meets Cascade Van quality standards
- Working closely with the production manager and other technicians
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Helping identify issues before they become rework
- Supporting other phases of the build as needed
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, punctual, and ready to work
- Experienced in carpentry or hands-on trade work
- Comfortable using power tools and hand tools
- Detail-oriented and quality-focused
- Able to follow direction and work within an established build process
- A strong problem solver
- Coachable and willing to learn
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
- Positive, respectful, and easy to work with
- Interested in outdoor adventure, vans, camping, biking, skiing, or similar lifestyles
Required Experience
- Carpentry or similar hands-on trade experience: 1 year preferred
- Power tool experience: 1 year required
- Hand tool experience: 1 year required
- Ability to read basic layouts, measurements, and build instructions
- Ability to commute to Bend, Oregon
Preferred Experience
- Vehicle upfitting
- Van building
- Cabinetry
- Finish carpentry
- Construction
- Mechanical work
- 12V electrical basics
- Plumbing basics
- Fabrication or installation work
Benefits
- 4-day work week: Monday–Thursday
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Growth opportunities
- Casual work attire
- Hands-on training
- Opportunity to grow with a high-end adventure van company
- Fun, creative, outdoor-focused company culture
Schedule
Full-time hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Pay
Pay range is $23.50–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience, skill level, reliability, and aptitude for the work.
About Our Culture:
We care a lot about the quality of the work, but we also care about who we work with. Attitude matters here. We want people who take pride in their craft, can laugh with the team, communicate well, and are excited to be part of something unique.
If you enjoy building things, working with your hands, solving problems, and being around people who love the outdoors, this could be a great fit.
Please apply with your resume and a short note about your carpentry, trade, or hands-on build experience.
Pay: Up to $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
