Custom Woodworker / Cabinet Maker Job at Gaston & Wyatt, Charlottesville, VA

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  • Gaston & Wyatt
  • Charlottesville, VA

Job Description

Job Summary:

We seek experienced Woodworkers or Cabinet Makers with the skill and talent to produce custom casework and millwork for the best architects and general contractors in the U.S. This is an opportunity to produce unique, one-of-a-kind custom pieces that challenge even the best woodworkers.

Below are some of the abilities we are looking for. We will help you learn and encourage you to apply if you don't possess all the skills listed below. But please note that this is not an apprentice-level position—we are looking for those with relevant experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Created and organized cut lists for specific jobs to determine layouts and correct construction methods, materials, and parts.
  • Perform woodworking tasks such as milling/shaping lumber, panel processing, ripping, crosscutting, sanding, all equipment/machinery functions, case construction, laminating, solid woodwork, door construction, veneer work, veneer matching, gluing, and pressing on both interior and exterior millwork.
  • After establishing proper instruction, use assembly machinery: chain and chisel mortising, sliding table saw, frame clamp, table saw, chop saws, and band saws.
  • Understand curved work thoroughly, including proper joinery.
  • Have a complete and thorough understanding of shaper set-up and running straight and radius items.
  • Create fine traditional joineries such as mortise and tenon, lock miter, dovetail, and French miter, as well as more conventional joinery using dowels, pocket screws, and vacuum press bags.
  • Hardware installation and reassembling of finished products.
  • Follow a project through to completion and be responsible for the job's schedule and quality. By producing quality work, you and your team can set the finishing team up for success.

Education & Experience Requirement:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in millwork, casework, or fine furniture construction
  • Proficient at reading and working accurately from architectural drawings and shop drawings.
  • Must be physically qualified to lift and carry 75 pounds and perform assigned tasks that require lifting, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
  • Excellent attitude and communication skills
  • Desire to join a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

  • This position will require you to work in a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
  • Physical ability to operate machines. You must bend, stretch, squat, and climb to access all machined parts.
  • Must lift 50 lbs., push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. Benefits include a complete medical and dental plan, life insurance, incentive compensation, and a generous paid time off program. Relocation benefits are available. Wage is based on knowledge, skill level, and experience, with a range of $20.00 to $30.00 per hour with potential for overtime at time and a half.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors, Apprenticeship, Relocation,

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