Tradeshow Lead Cabinet Maker/ Carpenter

Jack Morton Worldwide • Oakville, ON

12d • Onsite

About The Position

At Jack Morton, we create immersive brand experiences that connect people with the world’s most iconic brands. Behind every unforgettable trade show exhibit, experiential activation, and custom environment is a team of expert craftspeople who bring bold ideas to life. We're looking for a Lead Carpenter / Cabinet Maker to play a critical role in our fabrication team. This is a hands-on leadership position for a skilled builder who thrives on craftsmanship, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional work under demanding timelines. You'll help transform creative concepts into high-quality custom exhibits while mentoring fellow makers and driving excellence throughout the shop.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional cabinet making, millwork, or custom fabrication experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a lead, senior, or mentoring capacity within a fabrication or production environment.
• Deep expertise in custom millwork and exhibit fabrication.
• Strong ability to read and interpret shop drawings, CAD-based plans, and construction documents.
• Experience working with laminates, plywood, MDF, melamine, veneers, hardwoods, and specialty materials.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work overtime when project schedules require.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school, woodworking, carpentry, or related technical training is an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and professional experience will be considered.
• A passion for building unique, one-of-a-kind environments and experiences.
• Pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and quality.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support teammates across functions.
• A proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing solutions.
• A commitment to safety, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble high-quality custom cabinetry, millwork, kiosks, counters, display cases, and exhibit components for experiential and trade show environments.
• Interpret shop drawings, CAD files, and design specifications with precision and accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with Detailing, Project Management, and Production teams to ensure designs are fabrication-ready and optimized for execution.
• Execute advanced woodworking and fabrication techniques, including precision cutting, laminating, shaping, assembly, and finishing.
• Take ownership of assigned projects from fabrication through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and production goals are achieved.
• Serve as a technical leader and trusted resource within the shop.
• Mentor and support cabinet makers, carpenters, and shop assistants to elevate craftsmanship, productivity, and quality.
• Help coordinate workloads and priorities to ensure projects stay on track.
• Review work in progress and completed builds to ensure alignment with drawings, quality standards, and production requirements.
• Provide creative solutions to fabrication challenges and complex construction details.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Ensure proper operation, care, and maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Champion shop safety standards and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, fabrication methods, and production efficiencies.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.

Benefits

• We believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Jack Morton and Genuine are equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED