Lead Cabinet Maker & Apprentice Trainer

Clayfield Kitchen Designs; Narangba; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayfield Kitchen Designs is seeking a Qualified Cabinet Maker/Leading Hand to join our Narangba workshop on a full-time basis. You will lead and train apprentices, translate design concepts into finished cabinetry, and oversee production from start to finish with precision and care.

Work with modern machinery and premium materials in a collaborative team, ensuring every project meets our high standards of quality and customer satisfaction in residential and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years hands-on cabinet maker experience.
• Ability to read detailed plans and drawings.
• Proficient with woodworking machinery and hand tools; CNC experience is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Work well independently and in a team.
• Good communication and leadership; able to communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating custom kitchen cabinets, vanities, and wardrobes.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications for accurate production.
• Operating a range of woodworking machinery and tools to produce components.
• Assembling and finishing cabinetry and joinery to exacting standards.
• Collaborating with the design team to realise client visions.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Supervising and training apprentice staff.

Skills

Cabinet making

Read drawings

Machinery operation

CNC experience

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer communication

Education

Cabinet maker trade qualification

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Clayfield Kitchen Designs is seeking a Qualified Cabinet Maker/Leading Hand to join our Narangba workshop on a full-time basis. You will lead and train apprentices, translate design concepts into finished cabinetry, and oversee production from start to finish with precision and care.

Work with modern machinery and premium materials in a collaborative team, ensuring every project meets our high standards of quality and customer satisfaction in residential and commercial projects.