Cabinet Maker

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced Cabinet Maker / Custom Millwork Fabricator who can take a custom project from plans to finished product .

This is not a repetitive cabinet-production position. Our projects vary constantly and can include custom cabinetry, TV units, light boxes, retail displays, event installations, architectural millwork, scenic elements, furniture, and one-off specialty builds.

We need a journeyman-level craftsman and problem solver who can look at a drawing, determine how something should be built, select the proper materials and construction methods, and complete the project to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop drawings, architectural drawings, plans, sketches, and specifications
• Take projects from drawings through fabrication, finishing, assembly, and completion
• Create cut lists, material lists, and fabrication plans
• Determine the best construction methods for custom and one-off projects
• Build custom cabinetry, millwork, furniture, displays, light boxes, TV units, scenic pieces, and specialty fabricated elements
• Operate CNC routers and other professional woodworking equipment
• Operate table saws, sliding table saws, routers, sanders, planers, jointers, and other shop machinery
• Source and specify lumber, plywood, MDF, hardware, laminates, plastics, finishes, and specialty materials
• Perform high-quality staining, painting, spraying, and finish preparation
• Apply Formica, laminates, veneers, and edge banding
• Perform vinyl and graphic application
• Work with acrylic, PVC, Sintra, plastics, aluminum, and other specialty fabrication materials
• Perform basic metal fabrication when required
• Understand basic electrical components used in light boxes, displays, and fabricated installations
• Troubleshoot fabrication and design issues
• Maintain a high level of fit, finish, and overall craftsmanship
• Coordinate and direct other shop personnel when required
• Manage assigned projects and keep production on schedule
• Assist with on-site installations when required

What We Are Looking For

We are specifically looking for someone with a strong cabinet making, custom millwork, or high-end woodworking background who has progressed beyond simply assembling parts.

The right person should be capable of being handed a set of plans and taking responsibility for figuring out how to build the job and getting it completed correctly .

You should be comfortable working independently on projects that may be completely different from one another.

Required Experience & Skills

• Extensive professional cabinet making or custom millwork experience
• Journeyman-level woodworking and fabrication skills
• Strong ability to read and work from shop drawings and architectural plans
• Ability to independently plan and execute a project from start to finish
• Custom cabinetry and millwork construction
• CNC router operation
• Professional woodworking machinery
• Precision layout, cutting, machining, assembly, and installation
• Edge banding and laminate/Formica application
• High-quality staining and paint finishing
• Material estimating and sourcing
• Strong understanding of cabinet hardware and construction methods
• Strong problem-solving and fabrication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and finish quality

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with custom event or experiential fabrication
• Retail displays and branded environments
• Light box fabrication
• Acrylic and plastic fabrication
• Vinyl application
• Basic metalworking
• Basic electrical and LED lighting
• Crew leadership
• Project management
• CAD/CAM or CNC programming experience

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is the type of fabricator who can be given a drawing for something they have never built before , understand what the designer is trying to accomplish, determine how to construct it, source what is needed, fabricate it, finish it, and deliver a professional finished product.

We value versatility, craftsmanship, independence, and problem-solving ability more than experience producing one specific type of cabinet or product.

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