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Essel

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Anaheim, CA
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Job overview

Essel is hiring a Shop Carpenter. The company seeks experienced Shop Carpenters with strong backgrounds in custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, exhibit construction, and finish carpentry, who can read shop drawings, work with precision, and safely operate professional woodworking equipment.

Key focus areas include Fabricate custom cabinets and architectural millwork, Construct panel walls, booths, displays, and exhibits, and Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, and cut lists.

Successful candidates bring Previous Professional Experience As A Finish Carpenter, Previous Professional Experience As A Cabinet Installer, and Reliable Transportation. Important skills include Cabinetry Installation, Millwork Installation, Interior Finish Carpentry, Measure, Cut, Assemble, Modify, And Install Cabinets, Attention To Detail, and Problem-Solving.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Cabinetry InstallationMillwork InstallationInterior Finish CarpentryMeasure, Cut, Assemble, Modify, and Install CabinetsAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingProduce Professional-Quality Finished WorkInstall Base CabinetsInstall Wall CabinetsInstall Tall CabinetsInstall ShelvingInstall Built-in UnitsRead and Interpret BlueprintsRead and Interpret Shop DrawingsRead and Interpret LayoutsRead and Interpret Installation SpecificationsTake Accurate Field MeasurementsVerify Cabinet PlacementLevel, Shim, Align, Scribe, Fasten, and Secure CabinetryCut and Modify PanelsCut and Modify FillersCut and Modify TrimCut and Modify MillworkInstall Cabinet DoorsInstall DrawersInstall HingesInstall HandlesInstall Drawer SlidesInstall Cabinet HardwareInstall Architectural MillworkInstall CaseworkInstall BaseboardsInstall Crown MoldingInstall Door TrimInstall Interior Finish MaterialsSawsRoutersDrillsNail GunsIdentify and Correct Installation IssuesIdentify and Correct Damaged MaterialsIdentify and Correct Uneven SurfacesProtect Completed WorkProtect Surrounding FinishesMaintain Clean Work AreaMaintain Organized Work AreaMaintain Safe Work AreaCoordinate With SupervisorsCoordinate With General ContractorsCoordinate With Other TradesCustom CabinetryArchitectural MillworkExhibit ConstructionFinish CarpentryReading Shop DrawingsPrecision WorkingOperating Professional Woodworking EquipmentFabricate Custom CabinetsConstruct Panel WallsConstruct BoothsConstruct DisplaysConstruct ExhibitsRead BlueprintsInterpret SpecificationsInterpret Cut ListsPrecise MeasuringLayoutCuttingFittingAssemblyWood JoineryDadoesRabbetsBiscuitsDowelsPocket ScrewsGlue-UpsApply LaminateApply Edge BandingApply Finish MaterialsSandTrimInstall Specialty HardwareInspect Work for AccuracyInspect Work for QualityInspect Work for Proper FitMaintain Safe Shop EnvironmentMaintain Clean Shop EnvironmentMaintain Organized Shop EnvironmentAccurately Read Shop DrawingsAccurately Read Cut ListsStrong Precision-Measuring SkillsKnowledge of Woodworking MaterialsKnowledge of HardwareKnowledge of AdhesivesKnowledge of Joinery MethodsSafely Operate Table Saws

Qualifications

Previous Experience as a Shop CarpenterPrevious Experience as a CabinetmakerPrevious Experience as a MillworkerPrevious Experience as an Exhibit FabricatorAbility to Lift MaterialsAbility to Remain on Feet Throughout ShiftOSHA 10 Certification

Full job description

We are seeking experienced Shop Carpenters with a strong background in custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, exhibit construction, and finish carpentry. Candidates must be comfortable reading shop drawings, working with precision, and safely operating professional woodworking equipment.

  • Fabricate custom cabinets and architectural millwork.

  • Construct panel walls, booths, displays, and exhibits.

  • Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, and cut lists.

  • Perform precise measuring, layout, cutting, fitting, and assembly.

  • Complete wood joinery, including dadoes, rabbets, biscuits, dowels, pocket screws, and glue-ups.

  • Apply laminate, edge banding, and other finish materials.

  • Sand, trim, and complete high-quality finish carpentry.

  • Install cabinet hardware, hinges, drawer slides, and specialty hardware.

  • Inspect completed work for accuracy, quality, and proper fit.

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Shop Carpenter, Cabinetmaker, Millworker, or Exhibit Fabricator.

  • Experience with custom cabinetry and architectural millwork.

  • Ability to accurately read blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists.

  • Strong precision-measuring and layout skills.

  • Knowledge of woodworking materials, hardware, adhesives, and joinery methods.

  • Ability to safely operate table saws, panel saws, miter saws, routers, drill presses, planers, and jointers.

  • Ability to lift materials and remain on your feet throughout the shift.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Benefits

Preferred Qualifications

  • Commercial cabinetry or architectural millwork experience.

  • Experience installing custom cabinets, laminate casework, wood panels, countertops, and built-in units.

  • Experience with cabinet hardware, hinges, drawer slides, and specialty components.

  • OSHA 10 certification is preferred.

  • Ability to complete cabinet installation from layout through final punch list.

  • Experience working in occupied buildings, tenant improvement projects, or high-end residential environments.

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