Lead Cabinet Installer & Finish Carpenter
Brooklyn
Lead Cabinet Installer & Finish Carpenter
Full Time • Brooklyn
Benefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Competitive salary
Lead Cabinet Installer & Finish Carpenter
Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North | Brooklyn, NY
- Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Person / On-Site
- Location: Active Job Sites throughout Brooklyn & Manhattan
- Compensation: Competitive Pay (Based on Experience) + Performance Incentives
About the Role
Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North is looking for a skilled Lead Cabinet Installer & Finish Carpenter to join our growing team. This is a hands-on, field leadership role where your craftsmanship takes center stage—transforming residential kitchens through high-quality cabinet refacing, custom cabinetry, trim, and finish work.
If you take immense pride in precision, love solving on-site puzzles, and want to work with a supportive team that values quality over quick fixes, we want to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
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Field Execution & Craftsmanship:
- Lead and execute residential cabinet installations, refacing projects, and custom carpentry from start to finish.
- Perform detailed finish carpentry, including crown molding, scribe, trim, filler panels, and hardware installation.
- Ensure every installation is level, plumb, square, and aligned with exact project specs.
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Job Site Leadership & Problem Solving:
- Read and interpret cabinet elevations, floor plans, and technical drawings accurately.
- Troubleshoot site quirks and installation challenges independently with clean, professional solutions.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site from demo to final clean-up.
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Communication & Professionalism:
- Work closely with project managers to keep jobs running on schedule.
- Interact with homeowners with a professional, respectful, and courteous demeanor.
- Complete punch-list items efficiently to ensure full client satisfaction.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience in cabinet installation, cabinet refacing, or high-end finish carpentry.
- Deep knowledge of woodworking hand tools, specialized power tools, and cabinet hardware.
- Proven ability to read architectural blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists.
- Sharp attention to detail with zero tolerance for sloppy cuts or misaligned doors.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-friendly attitude.
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license to travel to residential job sites across Brooklyn and Manhattan.
- Ability to work independently and manage apprentice/helper installers on site when needed.
Why Join Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North?
At Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North, we deliver high-impact kitchen transformations with a focus on quality, speed, and customer care.
- Respect for the Craft: We value skilled tradespeople and back your work with the proper tools, materials, and administrative support.
- Great Culture: Work in a supportive environment where your expertise is recognized and your input matters.
- Consistent Local Work: Year-round residential projects across Brooklyn and Manhattan—no endless traveling out of state.
Compensation: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour
Kitchen Tune-Up Uplifts People’s Lives
Kitchen Tune-Up is a kitchen design and remodeling franchise system of committed professionals. Our remodeling experts update, uplift and upgrade kitchens utilizing our 5 Trustpoints to create an experience second to none. Our 5 Core Services include our exclusive 1 Day Wood Restoration Tune-Up, Cabinet Re-Facing, Redooring, Cabinet Painting, and Custom Cabinets.
While the kitchen is the heart of the home, our people are the heart of our company. At Kitchen Tune-Up our people are valued. Each day we work and collaborate to uplift our customers’ homes as well as the lives of our people.
Find yourself an uplifting opportunity and join our team!
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