Custom Millwork Benchman

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:
• Crafting Custom Woodwork: Create high-quality custom millwork items such as cabinets, furniture,
and architectural details.
• Reading Blueprints: Interpret and follow detailed blueprints and drawings to meet the exact
specifications of custom orders.
• Machine Operation: Operate various woodworking machines like saws, planers, and joiners to cut
and shape wood.
• Hand Finishing: Use hand tools to finish surfaces, fit pieces together, and apply finishes.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished products for quality, ensuring they meet design specifications and
high standards of craftsmanship.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Experience: Proven experience as a custom woodworker, with knowledge and understanding of
historic millwork preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with standard woodworking machinery and hand tools.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to produce precise and detailed work.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of troubleshooting issues during the fabrication process.
• Physical Stamina: Must be able to stand for long periods and handle heavy materials.
Benefits :
• Comprehensive health benefits and retirement
plan options
• Competitive pay and vacation time that
increases with tenure
Salary: Competitive, based on experience.
For those interested in a career as a Custom Millwork Benchman, it's essential to have a combination
of formal training or apprenticeship in woodworking, along with hands-on experience in a millwork
shop. Employers typically look for candidates who display a positive, problem-solving attitude and
have the ability to learn and grow within the role. If you're passionate about woodworking and have a
knack for creating custom pieces, this could be a fulfilling career path for you.