HPL Cabinet Laminator / Millwork Finisher

Torrey Holistics; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough Productions in Mooresville, NC is seeking an experienced Cabinet Finisher / HPL Laminator to join our fabrication team. This hands-on shop role focuses on finishing and laminating custom cabinetry, countertops, displays, and experiential builds.

You will apply HPL laminates from Wilsonart/Formica, prepare substrates, cut, trim, file, and finish with latex and acrylic coatings, ensuring clean seams and quality surfaces before final assembly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cabinet fabrication, finishing, or similar trade.
• Experience applying Wilsonart/Formica laminates.
• Ability to read measurements and shop drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply HPL laminate to cabinets, countertops, panels, displays, and custom components.
• Prepare substrates for laminate installation.
• Cut, apply, trim, file, and finish laminate accurately and cleanly.
• Produce clean seams, corners, edges, and finished surfaces.
• Read shop drawings, measurements, and build plans.
• Patch, fill, sand, and prep components for finishing.
• Perform painting and finishing using latex/acrylic coatings.
• Inspect finished pieces for quality before final assembly.
• Maintain a clean, organized finishing work area.
• Assist with solid-surface fabrication when applicable.

Skills

Cabinet finishing

HPL laminating

Shop math/measurements

Read shop drawings

Attention to detail

Independent but team player

Hand tools & power tools

Laminate application techniques

Substrate prep

Education

3+ years in cabinet fabrication/finishing or similar

Tools

Laminate trimmers

Routers

Files

Sanders

Contact adhesive

Job description

Cabinet Finisher / HPL LaminatorFull-Time | Immediate OpeningBreakthrough Productions is looking for an experienced Cabinet Finisher / HPL Laminator to join our fabrication team.This is a hands-on shop position focused on the finishing and laminating of custom cabinetry, countertops, displays, exhibits, and experiential builds.We are specifically looking for someone with experience working with High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) products such as Wilsonart, Formica, or similar architectural laminates. This is traditional cabinet and countertop laminating—not carbon fiber, fiberglass, or composite-material lamination.What You'll Be DoingApply HPL laminate to cabinets, countertops, panels, displays, and custom fabricated componentsProperly prepare substrates for laminate installationCut, apply, trim, file, and finish laminate accurately and cleanlyProduce clean seams, corners, edges, and finished surfacesRead and work from shop drawings, measurements, and build plansPatch, fill, sand, and prepare fabricated components for finishingPerform painting and finishing using primarily latex and acrylic coatingsInspect finished pieces for quality before they move to final assemblyWork with the fabrication and production teams to keep projects moving on scheduleHelp identify finishing or fabrication issues before they become larger problemsMaintain a clean, organized, and efficient finishing work areaAssist with solid-surface fabrication when applicableWhat We're Looking ForIdeal candidates will have:3+ years of experience in cabinet fabrication, cabinet finishing, countertop fabrication, or a similar tradeHands-on experience applying Wilsonart, Formica, or comparable HPL productsExperience using contact adhesive and standard laminate application techniquesAbility to use laminate trimmers, routers, files, sanders, and common woodworking toolsStrong understanding of surface preparation and finishingAbility to produce clean, professional-quality finished workAbility to read measurements and basic shop drawingsStrong attention to detailAbility to work independently while also being part of a production teamExperience with Corian or other solid-surface materials is a plus but not required.Who This Position Is ForThis could be a great fit for someone coming from a:Cabinet or millwork shopCountertop fabrication shopCommercial casework companyArchitectural millwork companyExhibit or tradeshow fabrication shopScenic fabrication shopFinish carpentry background with significant laminate experienceWe're less concerned with whether you've worked in the experiential-event industry before and more concerned with whether you know how to finish cabinets and laminate correctly, efficiently, and consistently.Unlike a traditional cabinet shop where you may build the same products repeatedly, our projects constantly change. One week you might be finishing cabinetry, the next a tradeshow exhibit, retail display, branded environment, or custom event activation.What Success Looks LikeYou take ownership of the finished quality of the products that leave your department.That means surfaces are properly prepared, laminate is installed cleanly, paint and finishes meet expectations, drawings are followed, and problems are identified before the project moves into final assembly.We want someone who takes pride in being able to look at a finished piece and say:\"That's ready to go to the client.\"You should be proficient in:Cabinet InstallationExcellent Communication SkillsExperience in a Manufacturing Environmentcabinet laminationcountertop fabricationpaintingsandingsurface prep