Cabinet Maker

Cabinet Maker Job Description

1. Understand and follow instructions given by the shop foreman.
2. Have thorough knowledge and ability to use all hand and power tools.
3. You must have the following hand tools to work in the shop:
   1. Tape measure, steel ruler, and combination square
   2. Hammer, mallet, flat pry bar, minim pry bar, and nail set
   3. Hand saw, chisels, and utility knife
   4. Screwdriver, driver tips, countersink drill bits, and drill bits
   5. Torpedo level, scribing tool, 2’ level, tool belt, and portable toolbox
4. Ability to mark and cut lumber, plywood, etc and read a measuring tape accurately to the 1/16”.
5. Able to understand and interpret drawings and material sets. 
6. Capable of cutting, machining and assembling cabinet parts.
7. Capable of sanding assembled cabinets and related parts. 
8. Able to install hardware on finished cabinets.
9. Able to install finished cabinets and related parts on the job site. 
10. Demonstrate a willingness to learn all facets related to cabinet making.
11. Be responsible for your own productivity and efficiency. 
12. Use care and respect when utilizing company tools, equipment and vehicles.
13. Maintain professional appearance, meaning clean clothes, well groomed, and presentable to clients. 
14. Be considerate of all customers and be a good representative of the company.
15. Abide by Simeral safety guidelines. 
16. Maintain a strong attendance record, meaning less than 4 days a year missed other than paid vacation and holidays (or other absences if approved by management due to unique circumstances) and reports to the cabinet shop a minimum of five minutes prior to start time, and works to quitting time with no early departures.
17. Able to lift to 75 lbs. and lift heavy objects including but not limited to large, tall cabinets, combination cabinets, 5-gallong paint cans, etc.
18. Cabinet projects in terms of installation are mostly located within 1 hour 15 minutes from our office; on occasion some may be located as far as 3 to 4 hours from our office. 
19. Hours are 6:30 am to 3:30 pm; overtime is available depending on workload for the cabinet shop.
20. Not required but a plus, willing and able to occasionally work on residential construction sites as a laborer or carpenter. 

• Strong work ethic and an aggressive pace
  • Simply stated this means one works hard, goal-driven, and looks to accomplish much
  • Willing to help where needed and with whatever needs done
• Punctuality
  • Early to the job site
  • On time for meetings
• Strong desire for excellence
  • Does not accept mediocrity; sets the bar high
  • Demonstrate care for their work
• Organized and professional
  • Applicable to appearance, desk, van, and job site
• Able to think on their own
  • Innovative, able to solve problems, not a robot