Cabinetry Apprentice

Clear Construction Inc; Montalvo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Tool reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Referral program

Yearly raises

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clear Millwork in Ventura, CA is seeking a Cabinetry Apprentice to learn the craft of designing, building, and installing custom cabinets and woodworking projects. You will work under skilled cabinetmakers, gaining hands-on experience with materials, shop equipment, and finishing techniques.

The role emphasizes learning plans, measuring precisely, and collaborating with the team to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Ability to use common hand tools and power tools.
• PPE and carpentry trade tools.
• Troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Physical stamina for lifting equipment and working at various heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist with material and tool preparation for cabinet making, including cutting, shaping, and sanding.
• Learn cabinet-making plans and follow specifications to produce high-quality cabinets.
• Assemble and install cabinetry using hand and power tools.
• Measure and cut materials to fit custom spaces precisely.
• Sand, stain, and finish cabinets; install hardware.
• Operate and maintain machinery like saws, drills, and sanders; follow safety procedures.
• Help maintain a clean, organized workspace and track supplies.
• Communicate effectively with team members to meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety-consciousness

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Saws

Drills

Sanders

PPE

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Cabinetry Apprentice

Ventura, Ventura, CA, US

24 days ago Requisition ID: 1081

Salary Range: $22.00 To $28.00 Hourly

About Us

We are a dynamic millwork and cabinetry shop based in Ventura, California, operating out of a spacious 12,000-square-foot facility. We craft custom cabinetry, molding, and furniture for upscale residential clients in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Pacific Palisades, and Beverly Hills. At Clear Millwork, we bring our clients’ visions to life by truly understanding their needs, style, and budget. Every piece we create is tailored to reflect their individuality while delivering exceptional quality. Our team is made up of master carpenters, cabinetmakers, and artisans who take pride in crafting beautiful, functional, and enduring work.

Many of our team members have been with us for years, honing their skills and growing their careers in an environment that prioritizes collaboration, precision, and pride in craftsmanship. Whether it’s custom cabinetry, intricate molding, or one-of-a-kind furniture, we are committed to producing timeless pieces that elevate every space we touch.

About the Role:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As a cabinetry apprentice, you will work under the guidance of experienced cabinet makers to learn the skills required to design, build, and install custom cabinets and other types of woodworking projects.

Duties:

• Assisting with the preparation of materials and tools for cabinet making, including cutting, shaping, and sanding wood and other materials.
• Learning and understanding cabinet-making plans and specifications and following them to create high-quality finished products.
• Assembling and installing cabinetry, including cabinets, drawers, and shelves, using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Measuring and cutting materials to specific dimensions to fit into custom spaces, and ensuring that all pieces fit together perfectly.
• Sanding, staining, and finishing cabinets to ensure a smooth and uniform appearance, and applying hardware such as knobs and handles.
• Learning to operate and maintain machinery such as saws, drills, and sanders, as well as safety procedures associated with using these machines.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area, and assisting with inventory management and tracking of supplies and materials.
• Communicating effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure that projects are completed on time and to the highest standards.

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong interest in woodworking and cabinetry making, a willingness to learn and take direction, and the ability to work collaboratively with others. You should also be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to lift and carry heavy materials as required. Some previous experience in woodworking or related fields may be preferred but is not required.

Qualification Requirements

• Training Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school.
• Experience as a Apprentice carpenter or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in this work; or any equivalent combination of experience a
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Keen attention to detail
• Able to use common hand tools and power tools
• PPE and carpentry trade tools
• Troubleshooting and communication skills
• Physical stamina for lifting equipment and working at various heights and in tight spaces

Additional Benefits:

• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off and sick pay
• Mileage, tool, cell phone reimbursement
• Referral program
• Competitive pay with yearly reviews
• Opportunity for Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Values:

Passion: Care for our clients, our work, and our company.
Brilliance:Be bright, be positive, be exceptional.
Precision: Absolutely no detail is too small or unimportant.
Persistence: Unwavering in our determination to create a great result.

Essential Physical Tasks

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Typical Working Conditions

Work performed in a combination of an office and rare field environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. In some instances, this job may require work in areas where ear, eye, and hard hats for protection are necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Statement of Employer's Rights

This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Clear Construction has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.