Head Cabinet Maker

Lead Cabinet Maker (Full-Time) – Brooklyn, NY

Cabinet Maker NYC Inc. is hiring a Lead Cabinet Maker for high‑end residential custom cabinetry and architectural millwork (primarily Manhattan + Brooklyn). This is a hands‑on role for someone who can build, lead, and keep production moving to premium standards.

• $47/hour starting (W-2)
• Full‑time, steady work
• Performance review after
  30–90 days based on reliability, quality, and output

• Full‑time
• Typical schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday (hours discussed during interview)

• Lead daily shop production and assign tasks to cabinet makers and helpers
• Build high‑skill work personally (veneers, curved work, custom details, prototypes/mockups)
• Maintain quality control at key stages: machining, assembly, pre‑finish
• Read and execute from shop drawings; flag missing details and solve constructability issues
• Coordinate with drafting/PM/installation so jobs ship complete and on schedule
• Maintain clean, organized workstations; protect finished parts and hardware

• Proven experience in high‑end cabinet making / millwork
• Strong shop skills and clean execution (fit, reveals, alignment, finish readiness)
• Able to work independently and lead a small team without supervision
• Reliable attendance and professional attitude
• Comfortable reading shop drawings and coordinating details

• Premium, custom work (no production‑line cabinet jobs)
• Professional shop standards and clear expectations
• Direct communication and fast decisions
• Opportunity to grow with the company

Please include:

• Your name and phone number
• Brief summary of your experience
• Photos of your work (if available)

• Driver’s License (Required) – OSHA 40h (Required)

If you are a skilled Cabinet Maker looking for an opportunity to showcase your craftsmanship and contribute to the creation of high‑quality wooden fixtures, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!