Shop Carpenter
Essel
Apply to this job Anaheim, California, US on site Until 9/27/2026 First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
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.
About this role
Summary
Fabricate, install, and finish custom cabinetry and architectural millwork.
Job title
Shop Carpenter
Experience level
null
Industry
construction
Location requirements
Anaheim, California; remote not allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
blueprint readingprecision measurementwoodworkinghardware installationoperation of woodworking equipment
Preferred skills
custom cabinetrymillworkcabinet hardwareOSHA 10
Specializations
cabinetrymillworkfinish carpentryblueprint reading
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Anaheim, CA, USA
On-site City