Journeyman and or Master Cabinet Maker

Sawhorse; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education / training support

Hiring bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Sawhorse Woodworking and Design in the Vail Valley is seeking a Journeyman and/or Master Cabinet Maker to join the craft-first shop for the long haul. You will design, build, and install custom cabinetry and fine furniture to exacting standards, mentoring junior staff and guiding projects from concept through final installation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in high-end residential work, excels in hand and power tool use, and can read shop drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years building custom cabinetry or fine furniture.
• Mastery of hand-tool and power-tool techniques including fine joinery.
• Ability to read shop drawings and work independently from a set of plans.
• Mentor junior shop staff and own project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and install custom cabinetry, built-ins, and fine furniture to exacting standards.
• Execute fine joinery — dovetails, mortise and tenon, and traditional techniques.
• Operate and maintain shop machinery: table saws, planers, jointers, CNC equipment, and finishing tools.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, architectural plans, and finish schedules.

Skills

Hand-tool mastery

Power-tool mastery

Attention to detail

Reading shop drawings

Mentoring

Tools

Table saw

Planer

Jointer

CNC equipment

Finishing tools

Job description

Journeyman and/or Master Cabinet Maker

Vail Valley, CO • Full-time • $40–$55/hr, DOE

Posted August 22, 2026

The Opportunity

Sawhorse Woodworking and Design builds custom cabinetry and fine woodwork for homes throughout the Vail Valley. Take a look at our work at sawhorsewoodworkingdesign.com before you apply. We have steady, ongoing project work on the books, and we're looking to add a Master Cabinet Maker to the shop for the long haul — not a fill-in for a busy season.

This is a craft-first shop. The people who do best here are the ones who'd rather spend an extra hour getting a reveal line right than let something average out the door.

The Craft

• Design, build, and install custom cabinetry, built-ins, and fine furniture pieces to an exacting standard
• Execute fine joinery — dovetails, mortise and tenon, and other traditional techniques — alongside modern cabinetmaking methods
• Select and prepare materials, including hardwood, veneer, and sheet stock, with an eye for grain, color, and match
• Operate and maintain shop machinery: table saws, planers, jointers, CNC equipment, and finishing tools
• Read and interpret shop drawings, architectural plans, and finish schedules
• Partner with clients, designers, and the project team from concept through final installation
• Mentor junior shop staff and help keep the shop clean, organized, and running efficiently

Who We're Looking For

• 5+ years building custom cabinetry or fine furniture, ideally on high-end residential work
• True mastery of hand-tool and power-tool technique, including fine joinery
• An eye for detail that doesn't quit once a piece looks “good enough”
• Comfortable reading shop drawings and working independently from a set of plans
• Ready to mentor others and take ownership of your own project timeline
• Comfortable working in a mountain environment year-round
• Valid driver's license, and legally authorized to work in the United States

What You'll Get

• $40–$55/hr, based on experience
• Immediate start with steady, long-term work already on the books
• Small shop where your name is on the work and everyone knows it
• Room to grow with the company as we take on more of the Valley's custom projects
• Education / training support
• Hiring bonus
• Paid time off

Salary/Compensation: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour