Cabinet Technologies is seeking an experienced Custom Cabinet Shop Lead / Lead Cabinetmaker to join our team.
This is a hands-on production and leadership position for an experienced cabinetmaker who can work alongside our shop team while providing day-to-day direction, technical guidance, and quality oversight.
This is not a Shop Manager position. The Shop Lead works under the direction of the Shop Manager/Operations Manager and serves as a go-to person on the shop floor to help keep production organized, efficient, and moving according to schedule.
Responsibilities
- Work hands-on in the fabrication and assembly of custom cabinetry and millwork
- Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to cabinet builders and shop personnel
- Help organize and prioritize daily production assignments as directed by management
- Review shop drawings, plans, cut lists, and project specifications before and during production
- Ensure cabinets are being constructed according to approved drawings and company quality standards
- Answer technical questions and assist team members with cabinet construction methods and problem-solving
- Perform quality-control checks throughout the fabrication and assembly process
- Identify errors, missing information, material issues, or potential production problems and communicate them to management
- Help keep projects moving according to established production schedules
- Coordinate with CNC, assembly, finishing, and other shop personnel as needed
- Assist with complex builds, custom components, modifications, and problem areas
- Train and mentor less-experienced cabinet builders
- Reinforce proper construction techniques and company workmanship standards
- Help ensure tools, equipment, materials, and work areas are properly maintained
- Promote an organized, productive, and safe shop environment
- Lead by example through reliability, productivity, craftsmanship, and teamwork
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional cabinetmaking experience preferred
- Strong experience with custom cabinetry and architectural millwork
- Previous Lead Cabinetmaker or similar leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of cabinet construction, assembly, hardware, materials, and joinery
- Ability to read and interpret detailed shop drawings and specifications
- Experience with frameless and/or face-frame cabinet construction
- Strong understanding of measurements, tolerances, and cabinet installation requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers and management
- Comfortable providing direction and constructive feedback to other shop employees
- Dependable and able to work productively with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a fast-paced custom cabinet environment with changing priorities
What Makes Someone Successful in This Position?
The ideal Shop Lead is an experienced cabinetmaker first and a leader second.
You should be someone other cabinetmakers can go to when they have a question or run into a problem. You understand how cabinetry should be built, can spot issues before they become expensive mistakes, and aren't afraid to jump in and help get a project back on track.
We're looking for someone who leads by example—not someone who simply delegates work.
About Cabinet Technologies
Cabinet Technologies specializes in high-end custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, and residential and commercial remodeling. Our projects include custom kitchens, bathrooms, offices, media walls, wall paneling, architectural millwork, and other highly customized projects.
Because our work is custom, quality, accuracy, craftsmanship, and attention to detail are essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Work Location: In person
Experience:
- Cabinetmaking: 5+ years preferred
- Custom cabinetry/millwork: 5+ years preferred
- Lead cabinetmaker or shop leadership: Preferred
If you're an experienced custom cabinetmaker who enjoys helping lead a team while remaining hands-on in the craft, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
