About the Role
This is an entry-level position for someone who wants to learn custom woodworking from the ground up. You'll start with shop support, material prep, and production assistance. As you develop skills and prove yourself, you'll take on more technical work and learn the craft of building custom doors and millwork.
Scobis Millwork + Design builds custom wood doors and architectural millwork for residential and commercial clients. We work with Sapele, White Oak, Accoya, Mahogany, Walnut, and exotics. Every project is different. Every piece is handcrafted.
If you want to build a career in woodworking and you're willing to start at the bottom and work your way up, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
Shop support and production (80% of your time):
- Keep the shop clean and organized throughout the day
- Empty dust collection bags and maintain the dust collection system
- Move raw materials from storage to workstations using forklift and hand tools
- Prep materials for craftsmen (rough cutting, dimensioning, organizing stock)
- Perform glue-ups independently following craftsman specifications
- Handle shipping and receiving (unload trucks, check orders, coordinate deliveries)
- Organize hardware, supplies, and finished components
- Assist craftsmen with material handling during fabrication
Laser engraving (approximately one day per week):
- Operate laser engraver for door components, hardware, signage, and promotional items
- Run pre-programmed files and learn software as you develop
- Prep materials for engraving and quality-check finished work
Learning and skill development:
- Shadow craftsmen and ask questions
- Learn tool and machinery operation through hands-on training
- Take on increasing responsibility as you demonstrate capability
- Progress from material prep to processing materials to basic fabrication (typically 3 to 6 months)
You report to the shop manager. This is a support role that transitions into technical work as you prove yourself.
What You Need
No woodworking experience required. We'll train you.
What matters:
- Strong work ethic and willingness to start with grunt work
- Takes initiative and looks for opportunities to learn
- Asks questions and pays attention when craftsmen explain techniques
- Punctual, reliable, and consistent
- Comfortable with physical work in a production environment
- Earns additional responsibility through performance, not time served
Physical requirements:
- Lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Stand, bend, and move throughout the day
- Work in a shop environment with dust, noise, and machinery
Helpful but not required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's license
- Any hands-on work experience (construction, landscaping, manufacturing)
- Basic tool knowledge
We'll train you on:
- Forklift operation and materials handling
- Shop safety protocols and equipment
- Laser engraver operation
- Material prep and processing techniques
- Woodworking fundamentals
What We Offer
Compensation:
- $17 to $20/hour based on experience
- Typical work week is 40 to 45 hours with occasional overtime
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Tools and safety equipment provided
- On-the-job training in custom woodworking
Shop environment:
- Climate-controlled (heated) 30,000 sq ft facility
- Modern equipment including HOMAG CNC router, wide belt sander, laser engraver
- Work alongside experienced craftsmen who build high-end custom work
Career path:
- Start with shop support and material prep
- Progress to glue-ups, material processing, and basic fabrication
- Learnjoinery, machine operation, and finishing techniques
- Potential to advance to mid-level craftsman role
Why This Role Works for the Right Person
You'll learn a skilled trade from people who know what they're doing. We build 100% custom projects with premium materials. You won't see this level of craftsmanship at a production cabinet shop or construction site.
This role starts with sweeping, cleaning, and moving materials. That's not glamorous, but it's how you learn the shop, the materials, and the standards. Craftsmen who do excellent work don't want their time wasted prepping materials or emptying dust collectors. That's where you come in.
If you take initiative, ask questions, and show you're serious about learning, you'll get opportunities to do more technical work. If you just show up and expect promotions for attendance, this won't work.
You'll be part of the team. You'll eat lunch with craftsmen, hear how they solve problems, and see projects go from raw lumber to finished installations in high-end homes and commercial spaces.
We use technology (CNC, laser engraver, modern machinery) to support craftsmanship. If you're interested in how traditional skills and modern tools work together, you'll like it here.
What This Role Is and Isn't
This role IS:
- Entry point to a woodworking career
- Physical work with increasing technical responsibility
- Learning through observation and hands-on training
- Proving yourself through work ethic and initiative
This role IS NOT:
- Immediate craftsman work (you'll earn that)
- A job where showing up equals advancement
- Light duty or easy work
- A role for someone who just needs a paycheck
If you want to build skills, work with your hands, and learn from experienced craftsmen, apply.
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
