What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cabinet Maker position at Cabinet Maker NYC?
Pay: From $47.00 per hour
Job description:
Lead Cabinet Maker (Full-Time) – Brooklyn, NY
Cabinet Maker NYC Inc. is hiring a Lead Cabinet Maker for 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 after 30–90 days based on reliability, quality, and output
Job Type
- Full-time
- In-person (Brooklyn shop)
- 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
- Manage shop workflow: cut → edge band → assembly → sanding → finishing → staging
- Coordinate with drafting/PM/installation so jobs ship complete and on schedule
- Maintain clean, organized workstations; protect finished parts and hardware
Requirements
- Proven experience in high-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
How to Apply
Please include:
- Your name and phone number
- Brief summary of your experience
- Photos of your work (if available)
- Earliest start date
Location: Brooklyn, NY (shop)
Benefits: Paid time off / paid vacation /
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11236 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47