Furniture Woodworker/Carpenter

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks an experienced woodworker/carpenter for a part-time role in Long Island City, NY. Focus on furniture restoration, modification, and precise woodworking on finished pieces.

Ideal candidate has strong skills in cabinetry, millwork, and furniture fabrication, with ability to modify existing pieces and fabricate custom wood components while maintaining high craftsmanship standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a woodworker, cabinetmaker, finish carpenter, or related trade.
• Strong precision in measuring, layout, cutting, and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to work with finished furniture and high-value pieces.

Responsibilities

• Modify and repair wood furniture to customer specifications.
• Shorten, resize, and alter furniture components while maintaining structure and finish.
• Measure, cut, and fabricate custom wood parts for projects.
• Create circular and custom-shaped wood pieces for bases and other furniture parts.
• Accurately cut and shape plywood, hardwoods, and other materials.
• Sand, finish, and prep edges for upholstery and final assembly.
• Collaborate with upholsterers and shop team to complete projects.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Skills

Woodworking

Finish carpentry

Cabinetmaking

Accurate measuring

Fabrication

Tools

Table saws

Miter saws

Circular saws

Jigsaws

Routers

Sanders

Job description

Job Title: Experienced Furniture Woodworker/Carpenter

Location: Long Island City, NY
Position Type: Part-Time

Our client is an established furniture reupholstery shop specializing in custom furniture restoration, modification, and repair. We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on woodworker or finish carpenter to join our furniture workroom. This position focuses on furniture and detailed woodworking projects.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have strong woodworking skills and experience working with finished furniture, cabinetry, millwork, or other precision woodworking applications. This role involves modifying existing furniture, fabricating custom wood components, and performing repair work while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Modify and repair wood furniture to customer specifications.
• Shorten, resize, and alter furniture components while maintaining structural integrity and a professional finished appearance.
• Measure, cut, and fabricate custom wood parts and subcomponents for furniture projects.
• Create circular and custom‑shaped wood pieces for table bases and other furniture applications.
• Accurately cut and shape plywood, hardwoods, and other furniture‑grade materials.
• Sand, finish, and prepare cut edges and surfaces for upholstery and final assembly.
• Collaborate with upholsterers and shop team members to complete furniture restoration and modification projects.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a woodworker, cabinetmaker, finish carpenter, furniture maker, millworker, or related trade.
• Strong understanding of precise measuring, layout, cutting, and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to work carefully with finished furniture and high‑value pieces.
• Proficiency operating woodworking equipment, including:
• Table saws
• Miter saws
• Circular saws
• Jigsaws and bandsaws
• Routers
• Sanders and other woodworking tools
• Ability to read measurements accurately and maintain tight tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and able to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with furniture repair, restoration, or custom furniture manufacturing.
• Familiarity with upholstery processes and furniture construction.
• Experience working in a furniture, cabinet shop, millwork, or woodworking production environment.

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