Lead Carpenter - Cabinet-Grade Craft Leader (Fri/2nd Shift)

Nassal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Safety-focused environment

Exposure to unique projects

Job summary

The Nassal Company seeks an experienced Carpenter Lead to support the Carpentry Foreman on the shop floor, coordinating production, QA/QC, and ensuring cabinetry projects meet shop drawings and safety standards.

This hands-on leadership role requires mentoring carpenters, reviewing blueprints, producing takeoffs, and maintaining workflow through Friday and second-shift coverage while communicating across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years woodworking experience.
• Experience managing 10+ employees preferred.
• Cabinet-grade carpentry ability required.
• Ability to read blueprints/shop drawings required.
• Ability to produce material takeoffs, CNC cut-files, layouts, and cut lists.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety regulations, PPE, and shop procedures.
• Assist Carpentry Foreman in daily shop-floor activities.
• Provide Friday coverage and second-shift coverage to support production continuity, staffing needs, quality expectations, and work-order progress.
• Lead carpenters in building cabinetry and other woodworking-related projects according to shop drawings.
• Manage QA/QC through the construction process.
• Review blueprints, shop drawings, layouts, cut lists, and work instructions with assigned team members.
• Produce material takeoffs, layouts, cut lists, and CNC cut files as needed.
• Complete takeoffs and order materials needed for production.
• Communicate efficiently with other departments.
• Support production by coordinating manpower, materials, sequencing, and work-area organization for assigned coverage periods.
• Mentor carpenters and reinforce cabinet-grade quality, safe work practices, and proper tool/machine use.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work for fit, finish, accuracy, and adherence to shop drawings.
• Escalate schedule, staffing, material, safety, equipment, or quality concerns to the Carpentry Foreman.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint Reading

QA/QC

Communication

Mentoring

Safety Compliance

Tools

CNC machinery

Hand tools

Woodworking machinery

Job description

The Nassal Company seeks an experienced Carpenter Lead to support the Carpentry Foreman on the shop floor, coordinating production, QA/QC, and ensuring cabinetry projects meet shop drawings and safety standards.

This hands-on leadership role requires mentoring carpenters, reviewing blueprints, producing takeoffs, and maintaining workflow through Friday and second-shift coverage while communicating across departments.