Custom Millwork Specialist

STRATA, Inc.
Traverse City, United States of America
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Compensation
$ 58K

Job location

Traverse City, United States of America

Tech stack

AutoCAD
DOORS (Software)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Custom Millwork Specialist to fabricate, assemble, finish, and install high-quality custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, built-ins, trim, panels, doors, moldings, and related wood products for residential and commercial projects. This role requires strong craftsmanship, accurate measurement, blueprint and shop drawing interpretation, safe tool and machinery operation, and a commitment to producing work that meets project specifications, deadlines, and quality standards., · Read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, blueprints, cut lists, specifications, and field measurements.

· Measure, lay out, cut, shape, assemble, and install custom millwork components with a high degree of accuracy.

· Fabricate cabinetry, casework, doors, drawers, shelving, face frames, wall panels, moldings, trim, reception desks, and specialty built-ins.

· Operate hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery such as table saws, panel saws, routers, jointers, planers, sanders, edgebanders, and CNC equipment when applicable.

· Select, handle, and work with materials including hardwoods, plywood, MDF, veneers, laminates, solid surface materials, hardware, adhesives, and finishes.

· Assemble components using appropriate joinery, fasteners, glue, clamps, dowels, biscuits, pocket screws, or other approved methods.

· Install hardware including hinges, drawer slides, pulls, locks, catches, soft-close mechanisms, and specialty fittings.

· Prepare surfaces for finishing through sanding, filling, edge-banding, laminating, staining, painting, sealing, or touch-up work as needed.

· Inspect completed work for fit, alignment, finish quality, durability, and compliance with customer and project requirements.

· Coordinate with shop leads, project managers, designers, installers, contractors, and other trades to resolve build or installation issues.

· Maintain tools, equipment, materials, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

· Follow all company safety procedures, OSHA standards, equipment operating guidelines, and jobsite requirements., This is a full-time position. This position would be required to work four 10 hour shifts a week, Monday through Thursday, with possibility of Fridays. Overtime is possible along with early starts, or schedule adjustments based on production demands, delivery schedules, inventory needs, or business requirements.

Requirements

· Previous experience in custom millwork, cabinetmaking, finish carpentry, architectural woodwork, or a related woodworking trade.

· Ability to read and understand shop drawings, plans, measurements, elevations, and specifications.

· Strong measuring, layout, cutting, assembly, and installation skills.

· Working knowledge of common woodworking materials, hardware, joinery methods, adhesives, and finishing processes.

· Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery.

· High attention to detail and ability to produce clean, accurate, high-quality work.

· Ability to troubleshoot fit, alignment, field condition, and production issues.

· Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

· Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate professionally with team members and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with commercial architectural millwork, custom cabinetry, or high-end residential projects.

· Experience operating CNC routers, edgebanders, beam saws, or related automated woodworking equipment.

· Familiarity with Cabinet Vision, Microvellum, AutoCAD, or similar drafting/CAM software.

· Experience with plastic laminate, veneer, solid surface, hardwood, and specialty materials.

· Field installation experience, including scribing, leveling, anchoring, fitting, and final adjustment.

· Forklift certification, OSHA training, or other relevant safety certifications.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb, and work with hands for extended periods.

· Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and finished components; employer may define a specific weight requirement.

· Comfort working in a shop and/or active jobsite environment with dust, noise, tools, machinery, and moving materials.

· Ability to wear required personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, dust protection, and work boots.

· Ability to follow safe lifting practices, machine guarding requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and company safety rules., * Driver's License (Preferred)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Referral program
  • Professional development assistance
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off, * 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

About the company

At Strata Design, we're more than a woodworking manufacturing company-we're a strong, collaborative team that sees every project through from the initial bid to final delivery. Whether simple or complex, we are committed to delivering on time and on budget, with safety and service always at the forefront.

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