Bench Woodworker: Custom Cabinetry & Millwork Pro

Woodweb; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card

Company-supplied tools

3% company-matching IRA

14 vacation days + 7 holidays

Job summary

MK Wood Works, a New England-based shop, is expanding and seeks an experienced bench worker to join our team. This role focuses on bench work, fabrication, milling, and assembly within our shop, delivering high-quality cabinetry and architectural millwork for residential projects.

The ideal candidate can read shop drawings and project plans, work independently with limited supervision, and uphold accuracy, organization, and clear communication in a busy, safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Read and understand shop drawings and construction plans
• Work accurately with both machinery and hand tools
• Complete detailed fabrication and assembly work with limited supervision
• Communicate clearly about progress, questions, and potential problems
• Work productively as part of a coordinated shop team
• Safely lift and handle materials associated with cabinetry and millwork fabrication

Responsibilities

• Fabricate custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, and specialty woodwork
• Read and work from shop drawings, blueprints, and project plans
• Mill, join, assemble, and prepare wood components
• Safely and confidently operate woodworking machinery and hand tools
• Coordinate with the Shop Foreman and Project Managers regarding production progress and scheduled completion dates
• Inspect work throughout fabrication and help maintain MK Wood Works' quality standards
• Help maintain shop equipment and follow established service schedules
• Keep individual work areas and the overall shop clean, safe, and organized
• Safely handle raw materials, completed cabinetry, and other heavy components

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining with hand tools

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Table saw

Planer

Jointer

Hand tools

Job description

MK Wood Works, a New England-based shop, is expanding and seeks an experienced bench worker to join our team. This role focuses on bench work, fabrication, milling, and assembly within our shop, delivering high-quality cabinetry and architectural millwork for residential projects.

The ideal candidate can read shop drawings and project plans, work independently with limited supervision, and uphold accuracy, organization, and clear communication in a busy, safety‑driven environment.