How to hire a cabinet builder

How to hire a cabinet builder, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cabinet builder 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 builder job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cabinet builder
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The cabinet builder hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect cabinet builder 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 shows salaries for various types of cabinet builders.

   Type of Cabinet Builder	Description	Hourly rate
   Cabinet Builder	Woodworkers manufacture a variety of products such as cabinets and furniture, using wood, veneers, and laminates. They often combine and incorporate different materials into wood.	$11-22
   Builder	Builders are responsible for managing, coordinating, and working on the construction. They are also responsible for repairing and maintaining commercial and residential buildings... Show more	$11-21
   Cabinet Maker	A cabinet maker specializes in constructing cabinets and other wooden furniture, even restoring antiques. They usually create their own designs, but there are also times when they craft specific cabinets according to client requests and orders... Show more	$12-23

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Table Saws
   • Tape Measure
   • CNC
   • Custom Doors
   • Assembly Line
   • Nail Guns
   • Cabinet Doors
   • Power Saws
   • Cabinet Building
   • Air Tools
   • Drill Press
   • Office Equipment
   • Power Drills
   • CAD

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   Responsibilities:

   • Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
   • Fabricate jigs and fixtures for accurate and repeatable execution of critical fit requirements for components.
   • Apply Masonite, Formica, or vinyl surfacing materials.
   • Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, cabinet builders' average salary in arkansas is 49% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cabinet builders 50% less than senior-level cabinet builders.
   • Certifications. A cabinet builder 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 builder's salary.

   Average cabinet builder salary

   $16.10hourly

   $33,488 yearly

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   Entry-level cabinet builder salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a cabinet builder job description

   A cabinet builder job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a cabinet builder job description:

   Cabinet builder job description example

   JBI Interiors Company is currently hiring for a full-time Millwork Assembler / Cabinet Builder to assemble prefabricated cabinets prior to shipment in Phoenix, AZ . This carpentry position earns a competitive wage of $15.00 – $19.00/hr , depending on experience.

   In addition to competitive pay and our positive work environment , we offer our woodworking team the following benefits:

   • Health and dental
   • Paid time off (PTO)
   • 401(k)

   So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application . We hope to meet you soon!

   
   

   DAY-TO-DAY

   In this woodworking position, you have the important job of making sure our prefabricated components are professionally assembled and ready to ship. You show up on time for your shifts with a positive attitude, eager to get started on the day's millwork projects. Attentive to detail, you review drawings and instructions to ensure proper assembly. Knowledgeable about cabinet construction and basic carpentry techniques, you competently use woodworking tools such as a pocket screw machine, a boring machine, and a hand router. You also utilize power tools including a cordless drill, a nail gun, and a screw gun.

   You enjoy the hands-on nature of your work and take a meticulous approach as you file, glue, and nail materials. Competent with a measuring tape and familiar with the metric system of measurement, you use your basic carpentry skills to construct doors, drawers, and drawer facings. You also install hardware elements including hinges, catches, and knobs. You love seeing the product come together as you hang doors and assemble toe kicks. Finally, you visually inspect the finished cabinets to ensure they meet our high standard of quality. You take pride in constructing beautiful products and you're glad you chose this career in the woodworking industry !

   
   

   ABOUT JBI INTERIORS COMPANY

   Our commercial interior manufacturing company began in 1969 when our founder created his first restaurant interior. Today, we manufacture a variety of interiors including architectural millwork, upholstery, and metal, for a wide range of clients such as restaurants, hospitals, and schools. We have been prioritizing customer satisfaction since the very beginning, and it shows through the strong, lasting partnerships we've made over the decades. Our goal is to continuously think of fresh, innovative ideas that improve our systems and create better experiences for our clients.

   Our success comes from building a strong, capable team of dedicated employees that feel trusted and valued. We provide an open, collaborative work environment where team members can share ideas and learn from each other. When you work for us, you also enjoy competitive compensation and generous benefits . Join us in creating appealing interiors that people will remember!

   
   

   OUR IDEAL MILLWORK ASSEMBLER / CABINET BUILDER

   • Respectful - be kind, positive, and helpful
   • Career-minded - looking for more than a job
   • Self-motivated - sees what needs to be done and does it
   • Team player - get along well with others and have a true understanding of teamwork
   • Pride in your work - real desire to do quality work and ensure customer satisfaction

   If this sounds like you, keep reading!

   
   

   REQUIREMENTS FOR A MILLWORK ASSEMBLER / CABINET BUILDER

   • Knowledge of cabinet construction
   • Experience with carpentry hand tools as well as power tools
   • Familiarity with the metric measuring system
   • Ability to lift 100 lbs
   • Ability to work in a non-climate controlled warehouse
   • Ability to bend, stoop, and stand throughout the shift

   If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our team!

   Location: 85009

   
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right cabinet builder for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with cabinet builder 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 builder

   Once you've selected the best cabinet builder candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new cabinet builder. 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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