Cabinet Fabricator

Franklin Building Supply Let's share a little about FBS and then we welcome you to apply: We are so proud to be 100% Employee Owned. We hire owners, not employees! This means that employees earn ownership in our company through their work and build their net worth based on the company's change in value over time. For our seventh consecutive year, we ranked in the Top 10 Best places to work in Idaho. Franklin Building Supply is a lumber and building material company that has been in business for more than 45 years. We have locations spread across Idaho and one in Nevada. We supply just about everything besides plumbing and electrical to build homes. Our focus is on serving professional home builders. Along with supplying materials, we install a wide range of products including framing, overhead doors, insulation, gutters, siding and more. We also manufacture some products including trusses, cabinets, doors and granite counter tops. Our company is full of outstanding people who have been working for Franklin Building Supply for 10, 20 or 30 years. We're working harder than anyone else in our market to get better every day, adding value for customers and improving the value of our company for our employee owners. We are committed to working safer, smarter and more efficiently than ever before. We are making significant investments in tools, equipment, training and positions like this to help our team reach its potential. Along with competitive compensation, we offer competitive benefits that would be expected including medical/Rx, vision and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, disability & life insurance, etc. Primary Purpose The Custom Bench area specializes in the fabrication and assembly of custom cabinets using textured melamine materials. This role focuses on precision craftsmanship with prefinished materials, requiring detailed knowledge of handling, cutting, edge banding, and assembling textured melamine to achieve clean, high-quality results and meet production goals. Duties and Responsibilities Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and spec sheets to guide custom cabinet fabrication. Precision Tool Use: Operate hand and power toolssuch as routers, table saws, miter saws, and drillswith a high degree of accuracy. Material Handling: Cut, shape, and assemble textured melamine components using both tools and specialized woodworking machinery. Custom Modifications: Modify standard components to meet unique design or space requirements. Engineering Collaboration: Work closely with engineers to resolve fit, dimension, or material challenges during fabrication. Quality Control: Conduct detailed inspections for part alignment, finish quality, and structural soundness. Jig & Fixture Setup: Create and use custom jigs, clamps, and fixtures to support complex or specialized cabinet assemblies. Shop Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by following safety protocols and best practices. Team Communication: Coordinate with supervisors and coworkers to ensure smooth workflow and timely issue resolution. Cross-Training: Participate in training across roles to support team flexibility and skill development. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Qualifications: Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and adapt components to custom or non-standard conditions with minimal supervision. Technical Skills: Skilled in measuring, cutting, and assembling cabinet components with precision. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain standing for extended periods. Communication: Clear and professional verbal communication with team members and supervisors. Time Management: Efficiently complete tasks within established production timelines. Detail Orientation: Commitment to craftsmanship, clean finishes, and high-quality construction. Cultural Alignment: Support Franklin's values of continuous improvement, lean principles, and a safe, respectful workplace. Adaptability: Willing to take on other duties as assigned and contribute to team success. Strongly Preferred: Industry Experience: Prior experience in cabinet production, finish carpentry, or custom installation. Software Familiarity: Experience with shop communication tools like Trello and Production Coach.