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Description

We are seeking a skilled Cabinet Maker & Installer to join our team. This position requires a professional craftsman who is equally comfortable executing precision woodworking in our production workshop and providing flawless, polite final installations at our residential and commercial customer locations The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for detail, deep knowledge of cabinet joinery and materials, and excellent communication skills when interacting with clients on-site

Duties

Key Responsibilities Workshop Production (Approx. 50-70% of time)

  • Fabricate & Assemble: Build high-quality custom cabinets, casework, wardrobes, and custom millwork from shop drawings and blueprints.
  • Machine Operations: Safely operate stationary and hand-held woodworking machinery including table saws, jointers, routers, CNC, shapers, and edge-banders.
  • Material Prep: Read cut lists, select premium woods, plywoods, veneers, and MDF, and cut/shape components with high precision.
  • Hardware Fitting: Pre-drill and install functional hardware such as concealed hinges, drawer slides, pulls, and specialized organizers in the shop to ensure proper alignment.
  • Finishing Prep: Sand, putty, and perform final quality checks before cabinets go out for finishing or transit.
On-Site Installation (Approx. 30-50% of time)
  • Site Preparation: Transport built units safely to customer sites, verify on-site dimensions, and protect the customer's floors and walls before starting work.
  • Precise Installation: Mount upper and lower cabinets securely, ensuring everything is perfectly plumb, level, and square—even when dealing with uneven walls or floors.
  • Finish Carpentry: Scribe and fit filler panels, toe kicks, crown molding, and trim to seamlessly blend cabinetry into the customer's space.
  • Customer Relations: Represent the company professionally on-site, address minor customer adjustments patiently, and maintain a meticulously clean workspace.
  • Other tasks as required by the job
 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in custom cabinet making, bench carpentry, or architectural millwork.
  • Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in reading blueprints, shop drawings, and technical schematics.
  • Mathematical Precision: Strong basic math skills for calculating dimensions, fractions, allowances, and material yields.
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to lift and maneuver heavy cabinet boxes, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
  • License: Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record to transport materials or drive the company installation van.

Location

POSTED

November 4, 2026

CLOSING DATE

January 2, 2027

CATEGORIES

Manufacturing and Utilities

EMPLOYER

Elite Cabinets Inc

LOCATION

St. James-Assiniboia

ADDRESS

941 Erin Street Winnipeg, R3G2W6

JOB TYPE

Full-time

EDUCATION LEVEL

Other

WAGE

$18.00 - $25.00