Sr. WoodWorker

Job Description

Job Description

Build High-End Architectural Woodwork

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Advanced Woodworker for a hands-on opportunity in Newburyport, MA.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled architectural woodworker who is comfortable handling complex custom projects, reading detailed blueprints, working with solid wood and veneers, setting up woodworking machinery, and helping guide less-experienced team members.

The successful candidate will bring strong craftsmanship, precision, and a deep understanding of architectural millwork from material preparation through final assembly.

Location: Newburyport, MA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
Pay: $25.00–$35.00/hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time What You'll Be Doing

• Perform advanced architectural woodworking and custom fabrication work.
• Operate a broad range of shop equipment at a high level of skill and accuracy.
• Support Job Captains with planning, execution, and completion of complex woodworking projects.
• Mill and machine solid wood components.
• Perform panel processing using a wide range of veneer types, layouts, and cutting methods.
• Complete complex casework construction, machining, and assembly.
• Perform solid wood and veneer laminating, including curved applications.
• Build and assemble doors and install or prepare associated hardware.
• Set up and operate shapers for advanced woodworking applications.
• Set up and perform moulder work.
• Read and work from detailed blueprints with a high degree of accuracy.
• Mark up shop drawings and blueprints to reflect as-built conditions for field installation.
• Apply knowledge of field installation methods and techniques during fabrication.
• Execute curved woodworking applications, including:
  • Die walls
  • Paneling
  • Curved interior and exterior woodwork
  • Doors
  • Mouldings
  • Specialty architectural components
• Complete cut lists, shipping forms, finish forms, CNC-related forms, and other production paperwork.
• Prepare accurate weekly estimates to completion.
• Perform job-specific quality-control checks and document QC results.
• Maintain equipment and assigned work areas in clean, safe, working condition.
• Follow all safety protocols and immediately report unsafe conditions.
• Support overtime as required by production needs.

Leadership & Training

• Train and guide Woodworkers, Apprentice Woodworkers, and Helpers.
• Support apprenticeship and skill-development programs.
• Help reinforce quality, productivity, craftsmanship, and safe work practices.
• Work collaboratively with Job Captains, Shop Foremen, and other fabrication personnel.
• Maintain a professional, cooperative, and dependable approach on the shop floor.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 7 years of architectural woodworking, millwork, cabinetry, or closely related experience .
• Strong background in high-end custom architectural woodworking.
• Advanced experience with solid wood, veneers, laminates, casework, doors, and curved work.
• Excellent blueprint-reading skills.
• Strong understanding of woodworking materials and their characteristics.
• Experience with shaper setup and operation.
• Experience with moulder setup and operation.
• Strong math skills and ability to work accurately from measurements and specifications.
• Experience with quality-control inspection and documentation.
• Ability to work from cut lists, shop drawings, work orders, and production documents.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to train and support less-experienced woodworkers.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move heavy materials.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for up to 10 hours per day.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stretching, twisting, and repetitive movement.
• Strong manual dexterity.
• Ability to work safely in an environment that may include dust, noise, fumes, and odors.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Tools & Equipment

Candidates should be experienced using common architectural woodworking and fabrication tools, including:

• Chisels
• Glue and cabinet scrapers
• Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers
• Adjustable wrench
• Nippers and channel locks
• Ratchet and open-end wrenches
• Jack plane and block plane
• Rabbet plane
• Hammer
• Laminate roller
• Tri-square and framing square
• Tape measure and ruler
• Utility knife
• Drill index
• Construction calculator
• Pinch dogs
• Miter clamps
• Cordless screw gun
• Cordless impact gun
• Allen wrenches
• Precision calipers

Candidates should also be comfortable maintaining and organizing their own mobile toolbox and required hand tools.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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