Why this role stands out
You'll thrive as a Shop Carpenter at Essel if you possess a strong foundation in custom cabinetry and millwork, enjoying the precision and craftsmanship involved in bringing detailed shop drawings to life. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills in a reputable company while contributing to impressive projects.
Quick overview
Job description
We are seeking experienced Shop Carpenters with a strong background in custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, exhibit construction, and finish carpentry. Candidates must be comfortable reading shop drawings, working with precision, and safely operating professional woodworking equipment.
- Fabricate custom cabinets and architectural millwork.
- Construct panel walls, booths, displays, and exhibits.
- Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, and cut lists.
- Perform precise measuring, layout, cutting, fitting, and assembly.
- Complete wood joinery, including dadoes, rabbets, biscuits, dowels, pocket screws, and glue-ups.
- Apply laminate, edge banding, and other finish materials.
- Sand, trim, and complete high-quality finish carpentry.
- Install cabinet hardware, hinges, drawer slides, and specialty hardware.
- Inspect completed work for accuracy, quality, and proper fit.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment.
- Previous experience as a Shop Carpenter, Cabinetmaker, Millworker, or Exhibit Fabricator.
- Experience with custom cabinetry and architectural millwork.
- Ability to accurately read blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists.
- Strong precision-measuring and layout skills.
- Knowledge of woodworking materials, hardware, adhesives, and joinery methods.
- Ability to safely operate table saws, panel saws, miter saws, routers, drill presses, planers, and jointers.
- Ability to lift materials and remain on your feet throughout the shift.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Commercial cabinetry or architectural millwork experience.
- Experience installing custom cabinets, laminate casework, wood panels, countertops, and built-in units.
- Experience with cabinet hardware, hinges, drawer slides, and specialty components.
- OSHA 10 certification is preferred.
- Ability to complete cabinet installation from layout through final punch list.
- Experience working in occupied buildings, tenant improvement projects, or high-end residential environments.
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