Monkey in the Metal Architectural Millwork & Custom Shop Carpenter Baltimore, Maryland | Full-Time Build One-of-a-Kind Pieces - Not the Same Thing Every Day Monkey in the Metal is looking for a skilled, hands-on Architectural Millwork & Custom Shop Carpenter to join our Baltimore fabrication team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in cabinetmaking, architectural millwork, custom woodworking, furniture fabrication, finish carpentry, or a similar shop environment who enjoys building unique pieces and solving new challenges. We don't operate like a production cabinet shop where the same components are built repeatedly. Our projects range from custom furniture and architectural features to retail fixtures, signage, artwork, and specialty installations. If you enjoy taking a project from drawings and raw materials to a finished piece you can be proud of, we want to hear from you. About Monkey in the Metal Founded in 2012, Monkey in the Metal is a Baltimore-based custom fabrication company specializing in furniture, fixtures, architectural treatments, signage, artwork, and specialty fabrication . We work with architects, designers, contractors, developers, and commercial clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic to turn creative concepts into finished pieces. Our shop combines woodworking, metal fabrication, problem-solving, and craftsmanship to produce projects that rarely look exactly like the one before them. What You'll Do As part of our fabrication team, you will help build and finish custom pieces from concept through completion.

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Fabricating and assembling custom cabinetry, millwork, furniture, fixtures, and architectural components Reading drawings, measurements, cut lists, and project specifications Cutting, shaping, fitting, assembling, and finishing wood components Operating woodworking machinery, power tools, and hand tools safely and accurately Preparing materials and components for fabrication and installation Working with laminates, hardwoods, plywood, sheet goods, and other fabrication materials Performing detailed fitting, sanding, finishing, and final adjustments Checking dimensions and finished work for accuracy and quality Collaborating with other fabricators to solve unusual construction and design challenges Assisting with projects that combine wood, metal, and other materials Maintaining an organized, efficient, and safe shop environment Who We're Looking For You may come from a cabinet shop, millwork company, custom furniture shop, woodworking operation, exhibit/display fabricator, finish carpentry company, or specialty fabrication environment . We're particularly interested in someone who: Has hands-on experience with cabinetry, millwork, woodworking, furniture fabrication, or shop carpentry Understands how pieces are built, fitted, assembled, and finished Is comfortable working from measurements, drawings, and specifications Can safely operate common woodworking equipment and shop tools Pays close attention to dimensions, fit, finish, and craftsmanship Is comfortable working on custom projects where some problem-solving is required Can work independently while collaborating effectively with a small shop team Takes pride in producing clean, professional finished work Is dependable and able to follow a project through completion Has a valid driver's license and reliable transportation Experience with metal fabrication, welding, installation, CNC equipment, finishing, or other specialty fabrication techniques is a plus, but is not required. Compensation & Benefits Starting pay: $28 per hour (more DOE ) Performance-based bonus opportunities Full-time employment 401(k) with company match Paid time off Paid holidays Flexible scheduling Week-long company closure between Christmas and New Year's What Makes This Opportunity Different This isn't a repetitive production woodworking position. One project might involve custom architectural millwork. The next could be a retail fixture, piece of furniture, decorative installation, sign, or one-of-a-kind architectural feature. You'll have the opportunity to use your existing woodworking and fabrication skills while continuing to learn new materials, techniques, and approaches. We're looking for someone who enjoys the craftsmanship and the problem-solving that comes with custom work.