SCA122225 Skilled Carpenter Cabinet Sourcing and Installation

Paul Davis Restoration of North County San Diego

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled residential carpenter with proven experience sourcing, building, and installing cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms. The ideal candidate is hands-on from material selection through finish, comfortable working under existing countertops, and able to match paint or stain to existing millwork for a seamless look.

Requirements

Experience: 3+ years in residential cabinetry/carpentry with hands-on cabinet box building and installation.
Tools & Techniques: Proficiency with table saws, routers, pocket-hole systems, clamps, squares, planers, spray equipment, and finishing methods.
Under-Counter Installs: Demonstrated ability to install cabinet boxes under existing countertops (stone/solid-surface/laminate).
Finish Skills: Proven color/stain matching and cabinet painting experience.
Materials & Purchasing: Ability to source, compare, and purchase appropriate materials and hardware within budget.
Fit & Finish: Strong attention to detail for reveals, alignment, scribe work, and seamless integrations with existing millwork.
Driving & Travel: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to jobsites in North San Diego County.
Work Eligibility: Authorized to work in the U.S.; ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical jobsite tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with soft-close hardware, European concealed hinges, and drawer slide systems (undermount/side-mount).
Familiarity with Cabinet Vision or similar layout software; ability to create simple shop drawings.
Knowledge of substrate selection (plywood vs. MDF vs. solid wood) and finish systems (lacquer, conversion varnish, waterborne).
Experience coordinating with countertop installers and painters/finishers.

Responsibilities

Cabinet Box Fabrication: Build new cabinet boxes to spec (frameless or face-frame), ensuring square, plumb, and level assemblies.
Face Frame & Hardware Reattachment: Reattach/fit face frames, doors, and drawers; install/adjust hinges, slides, pulls/knobs; verify smooth operation and consistent reveals.
Installation Under Existing Countertops: Safely remove/replace and install cabinet boxes beneath existing countertops without damaging counters, backsplashes, or adjacent finishes.
Sourcing & Purchasing: Identify, price, and procure cabinet-grade materials (plywood/MDF/solid wood, face-frame stock, hardware, adhesives, fasteners) and finishing supplies; manage receipts and budgets.
Color/Stain Matching: Mix and match stains or tinted finishes to blend new work with existing cabinetry; perform sample panels and customer approvals.
Cabinet Painting: Prep (clean/degloss/sand), prime, and paint cabinets using brush/spray techniques; achieve durable, professional finishes with minimal overspray and consistent sheen.
Plans & Specs: Read/interpret drawings, field measurements, and project scopes; verify dimensions and produce cut lists.
Quality & Safety: Maintain high craftsmanship standards; follow jobsite safety protocols (PPE, dust control, tool safety).
Customer Communication: Coordinate schedules, set expectations on lead times and finish outcomes, and maintain a clean work area.