Cabinet Maker

Squamish, BC

Cabinetmaker (Junior and Senior Levels)

Squamish, BC

$28 per hour to $41 per hour

Full-time

Standard shop hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with some scheduling flexibility.

Position Summary

Our company builds high-end custom architectural millwork, interiors, and furniture for luxury homes and commercial spaces. In our purpose-built Squamish workshop, you’ll work from engineering drawings, build books, and samples and collaborate with our CNC and Finishing departments to take projects from raw materials to finished pieces.

Both levels report to the Operations Manager. Junior Cabinetmakers complete fabrication work with guidance and supervision. Senior Cabinetmakers take ownership of assigned fabrication work and mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

Junior Cabinetmaker

• Strong attention to detail, good time management skills, and the ability to complete assigned work accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, follow directions, and learn from experienced team members.
• Familiarity with fabrication methods, millwork materials, and hardware is an asset.
• Experience on a millwork team or with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement is an asset.
• Formal cabinetmaking training, such as a cabinetmaker apprenticeship or Schreiner training is an asset.

Senior Cabinetmaker

• Red Seal Journeyperson Cabinetmaker (Joiner) certification, an equivalent qualification such as a German Meister Cabinetmaker credential, or at least five years of cabinetmaking experience within a millwork team.
• Advanced fabrication and finishing skills and a strong understanding of millwork materials, hardware, and finishes.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, material specifications, and build books.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work independently and adapt to changing schedules.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Able to lift up to 50 lb. and stand at a workbench for up to eight hours per day.

Key Responsibilities

Both levels

• Perform glue-ups, pressing, machining, and sanding using shop machinery and hand tools.
• Process materials to minimize waste, load and store materials according to shop guidelines, and conduct quality checks when packaging finished pieces.
• Follow shop safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Junior Cabinetmaker

• Complete assigned fabrication work to shop quality standards with guidance and supervision.
• Identify opportunities to improve shop processes during daily work.

Senior Cabinetmaker

• Complete assigned fabrication work independently and take responsibility for quality and project timelines.
• Interpret complex project plans, verify specifications, and troubleshoot fabrication issues early.
• Help maintain accurate material inventory and improve storage practices.
• Train and mentor Junior Cabinetmakers and help implement improvements to shop processes and techniques.

Compensation and Benefits

• Junior Cabinetmaker: $28–$34.50 per hour.
• Senior Cabinetmaker: $35–$41 per hour.
• Two weeks of paid vacation to start.
• Medical and dental benefits after three months of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.