Custom Cabinet Builder - Wichita, KS

Higgins-Group,-Inc.-; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Higgins Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled Custom Cabinet Builder in Wichita, KS to fabricate, assemble, and finish cabinets and millwork per shop drawings and specs.

You will support the Architectural Millwork team on commercial and residential projects, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and safety standards. Responsibilities include reading drawings, verifying materials, and assembling panels, doors, and face frames.

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.

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.

Skills

Cabinet building

Woodworking

Layout calculations

Attention to detail

US work authorization

Tools

Table saws

Miter saws

Routers

Drills

Edge banders

CNC-related equipment

Job description

Custom Cabinet Builder

Full- Time | Wichita, Ks

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.

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

Required

• 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.

Employment contingent upon passing Drug Test, Physical, and E-Verify