Experienced Bench Carpenter / Custom Millwork Fabricator

Experienced Bench Carpenter / Custom Millwork Fabricator

Woodtec Millwork, Inc.
Jefferson, GA
Full-Time
Pay: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour

Woodtec Millwork is seeking an experienced Bench Carpenter / Custom Millwork Fabricator who can step into our shop and consistently produce excellent work.

This is not an entry-level woodworking position.

We are looking for an experienced craftsman who understands custom architectural millwork, can read shop drawings, work accurately and independently, solve problems, and take pride in producing work that meets a high standard.

Technical ability is only part of what we are looking for.

We are intentionally building a workplace where skilled people respect one another, take responsibility for their work, solve problems constructively, and help the entire team succeed. We want someone who will contribute to that culture.

Our Core Values

These values guide how we work and how we treat one another:

• Treat everyone with respect
• Do the right thing, not the easy thing
• Be better tomorrow than you are today
• Be humble
• Add value... always
• Embrace "we," not "me"

These are not slogans. They are the standards we expect from ourselves and from the people we bring onto our team.

What You'll Do

As a Bench Carpenter / Custom Millwork Fabricator, you will fabricate high-quality architectural millwork from shop drawings and specifications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Select and prepare appropriate materials for fabrication
• Fabricate custom cabinets, casework, architectural panels, doors, desks, judges' benches, and other custom millwork
• Perform accurate layout, cutting, machining, assembly, fitting, and preparation for finishing
• Set up and safely operate woodworking machinery
• Use hand and pneumatic tools accurately and efficiently
• Perform veneer matching and sequencing
• Identify fabrication problems and develop practical solutions
• Make minor repairs to damaged millwork when necessary
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Properly care for tools, machinery, and equipment
• Work efficiently to meet production schedules and project deadlines
• Communicate clearly with Project Managers and production leadership
• Take responsibility for the quality of your finished work

What We're Looking For

We want someone who already knows the craft.

The right person will:

• Consistently produce excellent custom millwork
• Work independently without needing constant supervision
• Read a shop drawing and understand what needs to be built
• Catch problems before they become expensive mistakes
• Take ownership when something needs to be corrected
• Ask questions when necessary rather than guessing
• Accept direction and constructive feedback professionally
• Raise concerns respectfully and work toward solutions
• Help coworkers when the team needs it
• Take care of tools, equipment, materials, and the shop
• Meet commitments and deadlines
• Bring a professional, productive attitude to work
• Take pride in being part of a strong team

We value craftsmen who make the people around them better.

Experience & Skills

Proven custom architectural millwork experience is required.

Five or more years of relevant experience is strongly preferred, but demonstrated skill, craftsmanship, and the ability to independently produce excellent work are more important than simply having a certain number of years in the trade.

Candidates should have:

• Strong experience fabricating custom architectural millwork
• Ability to read and work accurately from shop drawings and blueprints
• Strong understanding of woodworking materials and fabrication methods
• Excellent measuring, layout, and practical math skills
• Understanding of veneer matching and sequencing
• Ability to troubleshoot fabrication problems
• Experience setting up and operating woodworking machinery such as:
• Planer
• Jointer
• Band saw
• Horizontal sander
• Drum sander
• Shaper
• Table saw
• Sliding table saw
• Routers
• Jig saw
• Miter saw
• Other standard woodworking equipment
• Proficiency with hand and pneumatic woodworking tools
• Good communication skills
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Preferred Experience

Additional experience in the following areas is a plus:

• AWI woodworking standards
• Architectural wood paneling
• Advanced veneer matching and sequencing
• Moulder setup and operation
• Gang-rip systems
• Edgebander setup and operation
• Wood finishing
• Architectural millwork installation
• Millwork drafting or engineering
• Bilingual English/Spanish

How Our Values Show Up in the Shop

Treat everyone with respect.
Skill does not excuse disrespect. We expect professional communication with coworkers, supervisors, Project Managers, and everyone else on the team.

Do the right thing, not the easy thing.
If something is wrong, speak up. Do not pass defective work to the next person or take a shortcut that compromises quality.

Be better tomorrow than you are today.
Even experienced craftsmen can improve. We expect people to learn, adapt, and continue developing their skills.

Be humble.
Take pride in excellent work without believing any task or piece of feedback is beneath you. Admit mistakes, correct them, and move forward.

Add value... always.
Your work should make the project, the shop, and the team better.

Embrace "we," not "me."
We succeed as a team. Help solve problems instead of creating them. Share knowledge. Support your coworkers. Take pride in what we accomplish together.

Pay

$22.00 to $26.00 per hour

Starting pay will be based on demonstrated architectural millwork experience, craftsmanship, shop-drawing proficiency, machinery knowledge, and the ability to independently produce high-quality work.

Candidates who can demonstrate advanced architectural millwork skills and require minimal supervision will be considered toward the upper end of the range.

Physical Requirements

This is an active woodworking and manufacturing position. Candidates must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive movements
• Safely handle woodworking tools, materials, and equipment
• Lift and move heavy materials and assemblies
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Work safely in an active production environment

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• 40 hours paid vacation per year
• 40 hours sick pay per year
• Health insurance available
• Year-end performance bonus
• Full-time, steady employment
• Opportunity to work on high-end custom architectural millwork

About Woodtec Millwork

Woodtec Millwork, Inc. specializes in high-end custom architectural millwork for courtrooms, judges' chambers, offices, churches, healthcare facilities, convention centers, assisted living facilities, and high-end residential projects.

Woodtec is an AWI Quality Certified Firm.

We are building a team of skilled craftsmen who care about their work, respect the people around them, hold themselves accountable, and want to continuously improve.

If you are an experienced custom fabricator who takes pride in excellent craftsmanship and believes your work and your attitude should add value to the team, we want to hear from you.

Woodtec Millwork, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26