Cabinet Maker - Finish Carpenter

Job Description:Cabinet Maker / Finish CarpenterOverview We are seeking skilled Cabinet Makers/Finish Carpenters with at least 7 years of experience in woodworking or related fields. No prior experience in set construction or event fabrication is required, as we will provide comprehensive training to adapt your cabinet-making skills to our specialized projects. This is a part-time, contract-based position with contracts ranging from 1 day to multiple months. Responsibilities • Construct and assemble high-quality cabinetry, furniture, and custom woodwork for sets, experiential builds, trade shows, and theme park elements, with training provided to meet project specifications. • Interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings to fabricate components accurately, with guidance to adapt cabinet-making skills to scenic work. • Build cabinetry, fixtures, set flats, and other custom wood elements, leveraging your woodworking expertise. • Prepare components for finishing, including sanding and prepping for the paint department, using techniques familiar to cabinet makers. • Utilize tools such as table saws, routers, sanders, planers, and hand tools safely and efficiently, with an emphasis on precision woodworking. • Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless execution of projects, adapting cabinet-making techniques to larger-scale builds. • Maintain a clean and organized workspace to enhance productivity and safety. • Bring a personal set of tools, including drills, hand tools, and other woodworking equipment commonly used in cabinet making. Qualifications • Woodworking Expertise: Proficiency in cabinet-making and finish carpentry techniques, including precision cutting, joining, sanding, and finishing. Ability to work with wood, plywood, MDF, laminates, and veneers. • Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using hand tools (saws, chisels, hammers) and power tools (table saws, routers, sanders, drills). Familiarity with pneumatic tools. • Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or CAD designs, with training to apply these skills to scenic and event fabrication. • Finishing Skills: Experience applying stains, paints, lacquers, or veneers to achieve polished, client-facing finishes, adaptable to themed or experiential builds. • Installation Knowledge: Basic understanding of assembling and installing cabinetry or furniture, with training provided for rigging or temporary structure installation if needed. • Industry Experience: Experience in a cabinet shop, furniture-making workshop, or similar woodworking environment is preferred. • Tool Requirements:Candidatesmust have their own kit: Impact gun, Drill, Sander, 18 ga - 23ga Nail Gun, Chisels and other related hand tools. Job Type • Part-time, contract-based Pay • $26.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected Hours • 8 - 60 hours per week Schedule • 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts • Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends or overnight shifts as needed Experience • Cabinet Making or Finish Carpentry: 7 years (Required) • Woodworking or Related Industry: 7 years (Required) Ability to Commute • Monterey Park, CA 91754 (Required) Work Location • In person Join our team as a Cabinet Maker / Finish Carpenter, where your woodworking skills will be honed and adapted to create stunning sets and experiential builds through our comprehensive training program! Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 8 – 60 per week Application Question(s): • How many years of Finish Carpentry experience do you have? • How many years of Cabinet Making experience do you have? • Do you have your own tool kit? • Can you provide a portfolio of items you have built that shows your cabinets or finish carpentry work? Ability to Commute: • Monterey Park, CA 91754 (Required) Work Location: In person