Heritage Wood Restoration Artisan

Oak Brothers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Small craft team

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Training support

Growth opportunities

End-to-end projects

Direct client exposure

Job summary

Oak Brothers in Chicago is seeking a skilled woodworker with 2–7 years of experience to join our restoration-focused shop. You will work with hand and machine tools to repair, restore, and fabricate components for historic wood windows, doors, and interior elements.

We train in preservation techniques and value reliability, good communication, and respect for client homes. Competitive hourly wage and growth opportunities are offered in a small, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of experience in carpentry, woodworking, or related trade.
• Safe, efficient use of hand tools and shop machinery.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and work to tolerances.
• Ability to diagnose repair/restoration issues and plan procedures.
• Basic understanding of wood species and joinery.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or with others.
• Willing to train in historic restoration contexts.

Responsibilities

• Assess, repair, and restore historic wood windows and doors.
• Fabricate replacement components to match profiles using hand and machine tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and transport tools to sites.
• Communicate clearly with owner, colleagues, and clients on site.
• Follow safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
• Develop skills in preservation and restoration and grow with the project scope.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Woodworking

Hand tool proficiency

Shop machinery proficiency

Accurate measurement

Problem diagnosis & planning

Independent work

Education

Formal trade training / apprenticeship in woodworking

Tools

Table saw

Miter saw

Router

Planer

Jointer

Belt sander

Scroll saw

Bandsaw

Job description

Oak Brothers in Chicago is seeking a skilled woodworker with 2–7 years of experience to join our restoration-focused shop. You will work with hand and machine tools to repair, restore, and fabricate components for historic wood windows, doors, and interior elements.

We train in preservation techniques and value reliability, good communication, and respect for client homes. Competitive hourly wage and growth opportunities are offered in a small, collaborative team.