Junior Woodworker & Shop Assistant - High-End Furniture

Woodweb; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodweb is seeking an entry-level Woodworker/Shop Assistant to join our small, established shop in Brooklyn Navy Yard. You will work closely with the owner on sophisticated furniture and cabinetry projects, performing hands-on fabrication and assisting with daily production tasks.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years in a professional shop, is comfortable operating major machinery, and takes pride in precision and quality.

Qualifications

• Professional woodworking shop experience is required.
• Solid knowledge of major woodworking machinery (jointer, planer, table saw, bandsaw, panel saw).
• Strong attention to detail and reliability in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all fabrication tasks including milling, dimensioning, joinery, assembly, edge banding and sanding.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop and organized workspace.
• Assist with material handling, pickups, deliveries and occasional errands.
• Help document projects and contribute to basic shop social media.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Tools

Jointer

Planer

Table saw

Bandsaw

Panel saw

Job description

Woodweb is seeking an entry-level Woodworker/Shop Assistant to join our small, established shop in Brooklyn Navy Yard. You will work closely with the owner on sophisticated furniture and cabinetry projects, performing hands-on fabrication and assisting with daily production tasks.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years in a professional shop, is comfortable operating major machinery, and takes pride in precision and quality.