Job Summary:

The Cabinetmaker will create and build custom built-in and freestanding cabinets and furniture.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Builds project accurately and within time and budget specifications.
• Uses saws, power tools, sanders, hand tools, wood glue, screws, dowels, screws, and other tools and fasteners to complete the project.
• Cuts, shapes, and prepares the surfaces of wood and constructs complete project.
• Attaches specified door pulls and hardware and hangs cabinet doors on frames.
• Finishes surfaces according to specifications by sanding, staining, and applying veneer, stain, or polish.
• Repairs or refinishes wood furniture or cabinets for customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to fit cabinets around existing appliances.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to appropriately measure and skillfully build.
• Very good math and spatial skills.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to operate complex and basic tools.
• Extremely accurate and detail-oriented.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of cabinet-building apprenticeship.
• Work experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry loads of wood and tools as needed to complete jobs.
• Prolonged periods standing and building.
• Must be able to bend, squat, reach, stretch, and move in order to take accurate and appropriate measurements.
• Visual acuity necessary to measure and assemble furniture and to read plans.