Custom Cabinet Builder

Higgins Group, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Higgins Group, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a Custom Cabinet Builder to fabricate, assemble, and finish cabinets and architectural millwork for commercial and residential projects.

You will read shop drawings, cut lists, and specs, and work with table saws, routers, and edge banders to produce high‑quality products on time. The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and a commitment to safety and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cabinet building, custom millwork, or carpentry.
• Ability to use a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Familiarity with joinery, hardware, and assembly techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Build custom cabinets, panels, shelving, die-walls, and architectural millwork products.
• Assemble cabinets, doors, drawers, face frames, laminate components, veneer panels, and specialty millwork items.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, cut lists, work orders, layouts, and project specifications.
• Identify material defects, measurement issues, or drawing conflicts and communicate concerns to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
• Assist with specialty builds, custom modifications, and one-off millwork pieces as required.
• Safely operate common woodworking and cabinet shop tools, including table saws, miter saws, routers, drills, sanders, clamps, nail guns, and hand tools.
• Assist with or operate shop equipment such as panel saws, edge banders, boring machines, CNC-related support equipment, and assembly stations when qualified.
• Correct deficiencies or notify leadership when rework, clarification, or additional materials are needed.
• Help ensure that final products are clean, complete, properly labeled, and ready for the next stage of production or installation.

Skills

Tape measure

Basic math

Joinery basics

Detail oriented

US work authorized

Tools

Table saw

Miter saw

Router

Drill

Sander

CNC support equipment

Job description

Who We Are

Higgins Group, Inc. is a premier multi-service specialty contractor providing high-quality, reliable construction services that enhance the comfort, value, and functionality of homes and businesses. As a trusted leader serving Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, our Architectural Millwork team plays a key role in delivering custom plastic laminate cabinets, countertops, and die-walls to our commercial & residential clients.

Full- Time | Wichita, Ks

Higgins Group, Inc. is a premier multi-service specialty contractor providing high-quality, reliable construction services that enhance the comfort, value, and functionality of homes and businesses. As a trusted leader serving Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, our Architectural Millwork team plays a key role in delivering custom plastic laminate cabinets, countertops, and die-walls to our commercial & residential clients.

Role Summary

The Custom Cabinet Builder is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and finishing custom cabinets and architectural millwork products according to shop drawings, specifications, and quality standards. This position supports the Architectural Millwork Department by building high-quality custom products for commercial, residential, and specialty construction projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Build custom cabinets, panels, shelving, die-walls, reception desks, and architectural millwork products.
• Assemble cabinets, doors, drawers, face frames, laminate components, veneer panels, and specialty millwork items.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, cut lists, work orders, layouts, and project specifications.
• Identify material defects, measurement issues, or drawing conflicts and communicate concerns to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
• Assist with specialty builds, custom modifications, and one-off millwork pieces as required.
• Safely operate common woodworking and cabinet shop tools, including table saws, miter saws, routers, drills, sanders, clamps, nail guns, and hand tools.
• Assist with or operate shop equipment such as panel saws, edge banders, boring machines, CNC-related support equipment, and assembly stations when qualified.
• Correct deficiencies or notify leadership when rework, clarification, or additional materials are needed.
• Help ensure that final products are clean, complete, properly labeled, and ready for the next stage of production or installation.

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in cabinet building, custom millwork, woodworking, carpentry, or commercial casework fabrication.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure and perform basic math and layout calculations.
• Familiarity with joinery, fasteners, hardware, and assembly techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred But Not Required

• Experience building commercial cabinets, countertops, wall panels, or specialty millwork.
• Experience with laminate, veneer, hardwood, plywood, MDF, melamine, solid surface, and specialty materials.
• Experience with edge banding, laminating, sanding, finishing preparation, or CNC-supported production.