Lead Cabinet Installer & Finish Carpenter

About the role

Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North is looking for a skilled Lead Cabinet Installer & Finish Carpenter to join our growing team. This is a hands-on, field leadership role where your craftsmanship takes center stage—transforming residential kitchens through high-quality cabinet refacing, custom cabinetry, trim, and finish work. If you take immense pride in precision, love solving on-site puzzles, and want to work with a supportive team that values quality over quick fixes, we want to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute residential cabinet installations, refacing projects, and custom carpentry from start to finish.
• Perform detailed finish carpentry, including crown molding, scribe, trim, filler panels, and hardware installation.
• Ensure every installation is level, plumb, square, and aligned with exact project specs.
• Read and interpret cabinet elevations, floor plans, and technical drawings accurately.
• Troubleshoot site quirks and installation challenges independently with clean, professional solutions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site from demo to final clean-up.
• Work closely with project managers to keep jobs running on schedule.
• Interact with homeowners with a professional, respectful, and courteous demeanor.
• Complete punch-list items efficiently to ensure full client satisfaction.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in cabinet installation, cabinet refacing, or high-end finish carpentry.
• Deep knowledge of woodworking hand tools, specialized power tools, and cabinet hardware.
• Proven ability to read architectural blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists.
• Sharp attention to detail with zero tolerance for sloppy cuts or misaligned doors.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-friendly attitude.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license to travel to residential job sites across Brooklyn and Manhattan.
• Ability to work independently and manage apprentice/helper installers on site when needed.

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary

Pay

Compensation: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule

Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Person / On-Site, with year-round residential projects across Brooklyn and Manhattan.