Lead Cabinet Installer Finish Carpenter Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North in Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY is seeking a lead cabinet installer and finish carpenter to manage residential kitchens from layout to punch-list. You will lead projects, install framed and frameless cabinetry, ensure precise layout, and maintain a clean, safe job site.

This lead-level role requires at least three years of experience, strong finish carpentry, and the ability to read plans.

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional kitchen cabinet installation experience.
• Strong finish-carpentry and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read cabinet plans, elevations and installation drawings.
• Ability to travel daily to job sites throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Responsibilities

• Install complete residential kitchens from plans and elevations.
• Install framed and frameless cabinetry.
• Lay out cabinetry and ensure level, plumb, square alignment.
• Install fillers, panels, trims and decorative hardware.
• Perform cabinet refacing and modifications when required.
• Install handles, hinges and organizers.
• Make field cuts and solve installation challenges.
• Lead a helper or second installer when assigned.
• Protect homes and maintain a clean job site.
• Communicate progress and material needs to project coordinator.
• Complete final adjustments and punch-list work to high standard.

Skills

3+ years cabinet installation

Finish carpentry

Reading plans

Measuring/cutting

Professional communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Competitive salary

Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North

Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY

Full-Time W-2 Position | Monday–Friday | Year-Round Work

$33–$45 per hour, based on experience, plus performance bonuses

Are you an experienced cabinet installer who can take a kitchen from layout through final adjustments and punch-list completion?

Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North is hiring a skilled Lead Cabinet Installer and Finish Carpenter to join our growing team. We offer steady, year-round residential kitchen projects throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan, organized project support and the opportunity to take ownership of your installations.

This is a lead-level position for someone with professional kitchen cabinet installation experience. It is not an entry-level carpentry role.

What You’ll Do

• Independently install complete residential kitchens from plans and elevations
• Install framed and frameless cabinetry
• Lay out cabinetry and ensure everything is level, plumb, square and properly aligned
• Install fillers, finished panels, scribes, toe kicks, crown moulding and decorative trim
• Perform cabinet refacing and cabinet modifications when required
• Install handles, hinges, rollouts, pull-outs and cabinet accessories
• Make accurate field cuts and solve installation challenges professionally
• Lead a helper or second installer when assigned
• Protect customers’ homes and maintain a clean, organized job site
• Communicate daily progress, material needs and job-site concerns to the project coordinator
• Complete final adjustments and punch-list work to a high professional standard

What We’re Looking For

• At least three years of professional kitchen cabinet installation experience
• Strong finish-carpentry and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently install a complete kitchen without constant supervision
• Ability to read cabinet plans, elevations and installation drawings
• Experience installing crown moulding, fillers, panels, scribes and trim
• Ability to accurately measure, cut, level, shim and modify cabinetry in the field
• Professional appearance and respectful communication with homeowners
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel daily to job sites throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Everyday professional hand and power tools

Kitchen Tune-Up provides project materials and specialty equipment as required.

Why Join Kitchen Tune-Up?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Performance bonuses
• Full-time W-2 employment
• Consistent, year-round work
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Organized project and office support
• Opportunity to lead installations and grow with the company
• High-quality residential projects in Brooklyn and Manhattan

We value skilled tradespeople who take pride in precision, cleanliness and craftsmanship. We are looking for someone who wants a stable, long-term position and can become an important part of our installation team.

Required experience: Kitchen cabinet installation — 3 years

Work location: In person at project sites throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan