Architectural HPL Lamination & Millwork Finish Pro

Breakthrough Productions Displays; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough Productions Displays is seeking an experienced craftsperson to elevate the finishing and laminating of custom cabinetry, countertops, displays, exhibits, and experiential builds. You’ll begin at the bench, confirm measurements, prep substrates, and apply HPL with precision to produce clean seams and edges.

In this role, you’ll read shop drawings, patch and finish surfaces with latex/acrylic coatings, and coordinate with fabrication to meet project schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cabinet fabrication/finishing or a closely related trade.
• Hands-on experience with Wilsonart, Formica, or comparable HPL products.
• Ability to read measurements and interpret basic shop drawings.
• Proficiency with contact adhesive and standard laminate application techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently within a production team.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bonus: Corian or other solid-surface materials experience.

Responsibilities

• Applying HPL to cabinets, countertops, panels, displays, and custom components.
• Substrate preparation for laminate installation.
• Cutting, applying, trimming, filing, and finishing laminate to a professional standard.
• Producing tight seams, sharp corners, and immaculate edges.
• Reading and executing from shop drawings, measurements, and build plans.
• Patching, filling, sanding, and prepping parts for finishing.
• Painting and finishing with latex and acrylic systems.
• Quality-checking finished work prior to final assembly.
• Partnering with fabrication and production to maintain schedule.
• Identifying finishing/fabrication issues early to prevent rework.
• Maintaining a clean, efficient finishing area.
• Assisting with solid-surface fabrication when applicable.

Skills

Cabinet finishing

Laminate application

HPL experience

Shop drawings interpretation

Attention to detail

Production teamwork

Reading measurements

Excellent communication

Manufacturing environment

Tools

Laminate trimmers

Routers

Files

Sanders

Contact adhesive

Finishing equipment

Job description

Breakthrough Productions Displays is seeking an experienced craftsperson to elevate the finishing and laminating of custom cabinetry, countertops, displays, exhibits, and experiential builds. You’ll begin at the bench, confirm measurements, prep substrates, and apply HPL with precision to produce clean seams and edges.

In this role, you’ll read shop drawings, patch and finish surfaces with latex/acrylic coatings, and coordinate with fabrication to meet project schedules.