How to hire a cabinet assembler

How to hire a cabinet assembler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cabinet assembler hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cabinet assembler job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cabinet assembler
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the cabinet assembler you need to hire. Certain cabinet assembler roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect cabinet assembler also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents cabinet assembler salaries for various positions.

   Type of Cabinet Assembler	Description	Hourly rate
   Cabinet Assembler	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$12-18
   Fabrication Technician	Fabrication technicians are skilled employees who are responsible for using specialized equipment to assemble components for a variety of products or finished products. These technicians are required to perform inspections on the tools and mechanical equipment as well as provide maintenance and repair... Show more	$12-22
   Metal Fabricator	A metal fabricator manipulates metal for construction and manufacturing companies. They are required to cut, shape, position and align different metals... Show more	$13-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Tape Measure
   • Medicine Cabinets
   • Customer Specifications
   • CNC
   • Air Tools
   • Nail Guns
   • Power Saws
   • Install Hardware
   • Assembly Process
   • Drill Press
   • Blueprint Specifications
   • Table Saws
   • Delivery Truck

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Verify all documentation accompanying each manufacturing lot for completeness and accuracy according to GMP and ISO guidelines.
   • Experience include extensive PC board manufacturing, engineering support, and production team supervision.=================================

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cabinet assembler job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A cabinet assembler can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, cabinet assemblers' average salary in florida is 41% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cabinet assemblers 34% less than senior-level cabinet assemblers.
   • Certifications. A cabinet assembler with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a cabinet assembler's salary.

   Average cabinet assembler salary

   $15.11hourly

   $31,427 yearly

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   Entry-level cabinet assembler salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a cabinet assembler job description

   A good cabinet assembler job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a cabinet assembler job description:

   Cabinet assembler job description example

   We are offering a $500 Sign on Bonus!

   Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm. Overtime can be expected depending on workload

   
   

   Job Responsibilities:

   • Read shop drawings and work orders to assemble commercial cabinetry products
   • Handle woodworking equipment and tools proficiently and safely
   • Meet production goals with precision
   • Collaborate with team members to assemble work orders efficiently
   • Assume additional tasks to support other departments as needed
   • Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrates a desire to grow in the millwork industry

   Job Requirements:

   • Experience using a variety of hand tools
   • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
   • Proficient at using a tape measure
   • Maintain strong attention to detail
   • Follow AWI guidelines for production quality

   O'Keefe Millwork offers:

   • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision plans (starting the 1st of the month following 30 days)
   • Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and company paid life insurance
   • Generous PTO and paid holidays
   • 401k with company match
   • Even Better: We work hard, but we also like to have fun! We enjoy company cookouts and lunches!
   • How do we top all of the above? We support your career growth and development with our continuing education and training programs and promoting from within!

   If you’re excited about this role and your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other positions!

   O’Keefe Millwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

   
   

   
   

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find cabinet assemblers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cabinet assembler job on Zippia to find and recruit cabinet assembler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with cabinet assembler candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cabinet assembler

   Once you've decided on a perfect cabinet assembler candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new cabinet assembler. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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