Cabinet Maker

Department: Station MTA Agency: Metro-North Railroad | Primary Location: Grand Central Terminal and various locations | Union: TWU | Closing Date: November 9th, 2026 | Shift: Any | DOT Regulated/Safety Sensitive | Not telework eligible

About the role

Construct, repair, assemble and install finished work (cabinets, doors, crown molding, drop ceilings, etc.) throughout Grand Central Terminal.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality finished work in the construction, repair, assembly and installation of cabinets, custom shelving, furniture, doors, crown molding and other wooden structures using woodworking machines and hand tools.
• Fabricate, lay-out, assemble, frame, and install metal and wood stud walls, doors, door jambs, cabinets, high grade furniture, and window frames.
• Install and repair sheet rock.
• Install Formica countertops and drop ceilings.
• Construct dorms and concrete installation.
• Lay-out and install vinyl and carpet tile floors.
• Install prefabricated office workstations.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Verify dimensions and check the quality and fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Measure and mark dimensions on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
• Set up and operate carpentry shop machines (e.g., power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, shapers, planes, etc.) to cut, mold and shape woodstock.
• Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired and plan the method and operation for shaping and assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams and oral and written instructions.
• Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws and clamps.
• Reinforce joints with nails and other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
• Install hardware (e.g., hinges, handles, catches and drawer pulls) using hand tools.
• Trim, sand and scrape surfaces and joints to prepare articles for finishing.
• Match materials for color, grain and texture giving attention to knots or other features of the wood.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC)
• Vocational or apprentice training as a Cabinetmaker or finished Carpenter OR Two (2) years of experience performing finished carpentry (e.g., building cabinets, fabricating and installing crown molding, wainscoting, custom shelving, finished furniture, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid NYS motor vehicle driver license or equivalent

Skills

• Ability to quickly and accurately perform basic mental mathematical calculations
• Reading comprehension ability
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service oriented
• Mechanical aptitude
• Skilled in exercising independent judgement
• Ability to anticipate and analyze problems and take corrective actions
• Ability to evaluate a situation to make decisions and work under pressure
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to function effectively under changing priorities
• Ability to work well with others
• Must be safety conscious
• Ability and experience using table saw, jointer, power saw, and screw gun
• Ability and experience using drill press and planer (desirable)
• Very strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship
• Strong planning skills with the ability to improvise based on conditions encountered
• Skilled in operating common powered and manual woodworking tools (e.g., power saws and drills, router tables, jigsaws, planes, chisels, etc.)

Pay

The starting rate for this position is $31.492780 per hour (70% of the full rate). The full rate of pay is $44.989685 per hour. The rate of pay for Metro-North employees transferring into this craft will be determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

• Year 1: 70%
• Year 2: 70%
• Year 3: 75%
• Year 4: 82%
• Year 5: 85%
• Year 6: 100%

Selection Process

Due to the competitive nature of the selection process, not all qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements are guaranteed an interview. To be selected, one must:

• Satisfy the minimum requirements listed in the job posting
• Successfully pass a written and practical exam (if applicable)
• Satisfy a background investigation (including but not limited to employment, education, and criminal history)
• Pass a verbal interview

Metro-North may also require a physical ability test, and if a conditional offer is extended, a medical examination which may include toxicological testing. Failure to pass any step will result in disqualification.

Additional criteria for current employees: Must be in active service. Agreement employees applying outside their present craft must have worked in their current union for at least one year preceding the application deadline and completed any formal training commitment. Transferring to another craft may require forfeiting seniority in the present union. Non-agreement employees must have worked in their current position for a minimum of one year preceding the deadline. Employees are subject to an internal investigation including evaluation of discipline records and performance assessments. Current employee applicants