Cabinet Shop Technician HIWA Builders Chico, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $34 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Retirement plan Qualifications Fabrication Teamwork Shop math Attention to detail Millwork Machining equipment Full Job Description Job description About us
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//www.hiwabuilders.com HIWA Builders is the general contracting division of HIWA Inc., working hand-in-hand with our sister company, RepairPro. We specialize in ADU remodels, rehabs and flips, new construction, and thoughtful development projects. Job description Hiwa Builders cabinetry division is a custom cabinetry and architectural millwork shop dedicated to precision craftsmanship and quality. We design, build, and install high-end residential and commercial cabinetry. We take pride in a clean, organized, and collaborative shop environment where hard work and expertise are respected. We are looking for an Experienced Cabinet Shop Technician / Cabinetmaker to join our team. In this role, you will take custom projects from raw lumber and sheet goods to fully assembled, high-end finished products. You must be comfortable reading shop drawings, operating standard woodworking machinery safely, and executing precise joinery with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities Include the following:
Fabrication & Assembly:
Cut, shape, assemble, and finish custom cabinetry, face frames, doors, drawers, and trim components according to shop drawings.
Machine Operation:
Efficiently and safely operate woodworking tools including table saws, sliding table saws, shapers, routers, edgebanders, planers, and jointers.
Quality Control:
Inspect finished components for tight joints, smooth surfaces, proper squareness, and exact dimensions prior to finishing/installation.
Maintain a clean workspace, observe all safety protocols, and perform basic routine maintenance on machinery. The Ideal Candidate has the following:
Experience:
3+ years of professional experience in custom cabinetry, fine woodworking, or architectural millwork.
Blueprint Literacy:
Ability to read and interpret detailed shop drawings, and cut lists.
Tool Proficiency:
Expertise in traditional woodworking hand tools and stationary power machinery
Detail-Oriented:
Strong mathematical skills, precise measurement ability (imperial and metric), and a keen eye for aesthetics and alignment.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs, stand for long periods, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
Work Ethic:
Reliable, punctual, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and in a team setting.
Job Type:
Full-time Salary:
Starting at $25 - $34 per hour based on experience
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid Time Off Holiday pay Retirement plan
Pay:
$25.00 - $34.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): 3+ years of professional experience in custom cabinetry, fine woodworking, or architectural millwork is required. Do you have this experience?
