How to hire a woodworking bench carpenter

How to hire a woodworking bench carpenter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step woodworking bench carpenter hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a woodworking bench carpenter, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A woodworking bench carpenter's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, woodworking bench carpenters from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of woodworking bench carpenters and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Woodworking Bench Carpenter	Description	Hourly rate
   Woodworking Bench Carpenter	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.	$13-31
   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
   Carpenter Helper	A carpenter helper is responsible for assisting carpenters with the construction duties, performing construction tasks as needed, and ensuring the completion of the project timely and efficiently. Carpenter helpers maintain the construction tools and equipment, including cleaning the materials before and after every use and inspecting for any possible defects... Show more	$12-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Tape Measure
   • Nail Guns
   • Table Saws

   Responsibilities:

   • Supervise construction of residential home additions, roofing, decking and siding projects for a residential remodeling organization.
   • Work on top of stilts, ladders, and the top beams of buildings.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your woodworking bench carpenter job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A woodworking bench carpenter salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, woodworking bench carpenters' average salary in arkansas is 51% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level woodworking bench carpenters earn 56% less than senior-level woodworking bench carpenters.
   • Certifications. A woodworking bench carpenter with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a woodworking bench carpenter's salary.

   Average woodworking bench carpenter salary

   $44,056yearly

   $21.18 hourly rate

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   Entry-level woodworking bench carpenter salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a woodworking bench carpenter job description

   A woodworking bench carpenter 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 woodworking bench carpenter job description:

   Woodworking bench carpenter job description example

   This is a temporary, seasonal position from October through December 2022. This position may be filled by a Leidos' teaming partner.
   
   Leidos is seeking a temporary Woodworker in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). This position will perform crate building and the blocking and bracing of cargo in preparation for its shipment to Antarctica. Tasking is based on an employee's prior work experience and USAP schedule requirements.
   Primary Responsibilities:
   
   + Perform crate building, blocking, and bracing utilizing a variety of materials and tools.
   
   + Track material usage and update departmental inventory records.
   
   + Coordinate materials and support from other departments.
   
   + Perform tasks requiring repeated heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, hauling, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping and squatting.
   
   + Provide accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved.
   
   + Advise immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements.
   
   + Accomplish tasking utilizing design drawings and specifications.
   
   + Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed.
   
   + Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind, rain, and extreme cold weather.
   
   + Routinely utilize independent judgment and discretion to identify potential issues and solve problems.
   
   + Proactively identify any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicate them effectively.
   
   + Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking.
   
   + Comply with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements.
   
   + Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives.
   
   + Perform other duties as assigned.
   
   Basic Qualifications:
   
   + Minimum four years of documented experience in the woodworking or carpentry trade, including blocking, bracing, rough framing, and finish carpentry.
   
   + Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and diagrams.
   
   + Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum.
   
   + Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors and in the elements.
   
   + High School Diploma or the equivalent.
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   
   + Experience in construction and/or maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities.
   
   This job position and contract may fall under the Service Contract Act (SCA), a federal law which provides for U.S. Department of Labor prescribed minimum prevailing rate of pay and certain fringe benefit levels. Where appropriate, Company-provided benefit plans such as comprehensive leave, holiday, medical, dental, life, accident, disability coverages, retirement plan contributions, and other health and welfare benefits and payments are utilized to meet these obligations.
   
   The targeted rate for this position is $30-45 per hour.
   
   Pay Range:Pay Range - -
   
   The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
   
   REQNUMBER: R-00096151
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right woodworking bench carpenter for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with woodworking bench carpenters they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit woodworking bench carpenters who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with woodworking bench carpenter 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 woodworking bench carpenter

   Once you've decided on a perfect woodworking bench carpenter 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 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 woodworking bench carpenter. 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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