Lead Cabinet Maker

Prowood Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium/custom work

Clear expectations and direct decision

Growth opportunities

Professional shop standards

Job summary

Cabinet Maker NYC Inc. in Brooklyn, NY is looking for a Lead Cabinet Maker to oversee high-end residential cabinetry and architectural millwork. This hands-on role requires building, leading a small team, and keeping production on premium standards.

You will read shop drawings, coordinate with drafting and installation, and ensure quality at machining, assembly, and pre-finish stages. A full-time position with Monday–Friday schedule and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end cabinet making and millwork.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
• Ability to lead a small team without supervision.
• Reliable attendance and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shop production and assign tasks to cabinet makers and helpers.
• Build high-skill work personally (veneers, curved work, custom details).
• Maintain quality control at key stages: machining, assembly, pre-finish.
• Read and execute from shop drawings; flag missing details and solve issues.
• Coordinate with drafting/PM/installation to ship jobs complete and on schedule.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and protect finished parts.

Skills

High-end cabinet making

Team leadership

Shop skills & precision

Job description

Lead Cabinet Maker (Full-Time) – Brooklyn, NY

Cabinet Maker NYC Inc. is hiring aLead Cabinet Makerfor high-end residential custom cabinetry and architectural millwork (primarily Manhattan + Brooklyn). This is a hands‑on role for someone who can build, lead, and keep production moving to premium standards.

Pay

• $47/hour starting (W-2)
• Full-time, steady work
• Performance review after30–90 daysbased on reliability, quality, and output

Job Type

• Full-time
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday (hours discussed during interview)

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shop production and assign tasks to cabinet makers and helpers
• Build high‑skill work personally (veneers, curved work, custom details, prototypes/mockups)
• Maintain quality control at key stages: machining, assembly, pre‑finish
• Read and execute from shop drawings; flag missing details and solve constructability issues
• Coordinate with drafting/PM/installation so jobs ship complete and on schedule
• Maintain clean, organized workstations; protect finished parts and hardware

Requirements

• Proven experience inhigh‑end cabinet making / millwork
• Strong shop skills and clean execution (fit, reveals, alignment, finish readiness)
• Able to work independently and lead a small team without supervision
• Reliable attendance and professional attitude
• Comfortable reading shop drawings and coordinating details

What We Offer

• Premium, custom work (no production‑line cabinet jobs)
• Professional shop standards and clear expectations
• Direct communication and fast decisions
• Opportunity to grow with the company

Pay: $94,000.00 + / year

• Paid time off (after 6 months)
• 10 years

Weekly day range

• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full‑time

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Expected hours: 40 -45 hours per week

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11236 (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required) – OSHA 40h (Required)

If you are a skilled Cabinet Maker looking for an opportunity to showcase your craftsmanship and contribute to the creation of high-quality wooden fixtures, we would love to hear from you.