Custom Woodworkers

Hirschmann Windows & Doors; West Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirschmann Windows & Doors is seeking skilled Custom Woodworkers to join our West Rutland, VT shop. You will build high-end wood windows and doors from raw stock to final assembly, measuring and joining with precise accuracy and using hand and power tools.

You will read drawings, follow production schedules, and maintain a safe, organized production environment while collaborating with supervisors and project managers to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry and woodworking skills with ability to read plans and measure precisely.
• Proficiency using hand tools (chisels, planes, measuring tools) safely.
• Proficiency using power tools (tables saws, planers, sanders) safely.
• Experience in cabinetry or fine millwork, especially custom, architectural projects.
• Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to maintain consistency in repetitive tasks.
• Capacity to lift, move, and handle wood materials and components daily.
• Ability to follow safety protocols, work effectively in a team, and communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors.
• Previous experience in a woodworking shop or construction environment preferred; vocational training or apprenticeship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build high-end custom wood windows and doors from raw materials through final assembly.
• Measure and cut stock, perform joinery and assembly.
• Operate woodworking machinery and tools, ensuring components meet precise specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors and project managers to interpret drawings, follow production schedules, and maintain a clean, safe shop environment.
• Interacting with team members to ensure on-time delivery of projects.

Skills

Carpentry

Woodworking

Reading plans

Hand tools

Power tools

Cabinetry millwork

Attention to detail

Team communication

Tools

Table saws

Planers

Sanders

Job description

Company Description

Hirschmann Windows & Doors is an architectural custom wood window and door manufacturer with a strong reputation and recognized name throughout the Northeast, including the New York City Metro Area, Greater Boston, and surrounding island communities. The company specializes in fully custom products for both new construction and renovation projects, serving discerning residential and commercial clients. Based in West Rutland, Vermont at the base of the Green Mountains, Hirschmann combines traditional craftsmanship with modern production methods. Team members join a small, dedicated group of professionals focused on quality, detail, and long-term customer relationships.

Role Description

Custom Woodworkers at Hirschmann Windows & Doors build high-end custom wood windows and doors from raw materials through final assembly. Day-to-day responsibilities include measuring and cutting stock, performing joinery and assembly, operating woodworking machinery and tools, and ensuring all components meet precise specifications and quality standards. Team members collaborate with supervisors and project managers to interpret drawings, follow production schedules, and maintain a clean and safe shop environment. This is a full-time, on-site role located in West Rutland, VT, working in a production shop setting with hands-on craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Strong Carpentry and Woodworking skills, including experience reading plans and working to precise measurements.
• Proficiency using Hand Tools (e.g., chisels, planes, measuring tools) safely and accurately.
• Proficiency using Power Tools (e.g., table saws, planers, sanders) in a shop environment with a focus on safety.
• Experience in Cabinetry or fine millwork, particularly with custom, detailed, or architectural projects.
• Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to maintain consistency in repetitive tasks.
• Capacity to lift, move, and handle wood materials and components as part of daily shop work.
• Ability to follow safety protocols, work effectively in a team, and communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors.
• Previous experience in a woodworking shop or construction environment preferred; relevant vocational training or apprenticeship is a plus.