Lead Cabinet Installer Finish Carpenter Kitchen Remodeling
Benefits:
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Competitive salary
Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY Full-Time W-2 Position | Monday–Friday | Year-Round Work $33–$45 per hour, based on experience, plus performance bonuses
Are you an experienced cabinet installer who can take a kitchen from layout through final adjustments and punch-list completion?
Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North is hiring a skilled Lead Cabinet Installer and Finish Carpenter to join our growing team. We offer steady, year-round residential kitchen projects throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan, organized project support and the opportunity to take ownership of your installations.
This is a lead-level position for someone with professional kitchen cabinet installation experience. It is not an entry-level carpentry role.
What You’ll Do
Independently install complete residential kitchens from plans and elevations
Install framed and frameless cabinetry
Lay out cabinetry and ensure everything is level, plumb, square and properly aligned
Install fillers, finished panels, scribes, toe kicks, crown moulding and decorative trim
Perform cabinet refacing and cabinet modifications when required
Install handles, hinges, rollouts, pull-outs and cabinet accessories
Make accurate field cuts and solve installation challenges professionally
Lead a helper or second installer when assigned
Protect customers’ homes and maintain a clean, organized job site
Communicate daily progress, material needs and job-site concerns to the project coordinator
Complete final adjustments and punch-list work to a high professional standard
What We’re Looking For
At least three years of professional kitchen cabinet installation experience
Strong finish-carpentry and problem-solving skills
Ability to independently install a complete kitchen without constant supervision
Ability to read cabinet plans, elevations and installation drawings
Experience installing crown moulding, fillers, panels, scribes and trim
Ability to accurately measure, cut, level, shim and modify cabinetry in the field
Professional appearance and respectful communication with homeowners
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to travel daily to job sites throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Everyday professional hand and power tools
Kitchen Tune-Up provides project materials and specialty equipment as required.
Why Join Kitchen Tune-Up?
Competitive hourly pay
Performance bonuses
Full-time W-2 employment
Consistent, year-round work
Monday–Friday schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Organized project and office support
Opportunity to lead installations and grow with the company
High-quality residential projects in Brooklyn and Manhattan
We value skilled tradespeople who take pride in precision, cleanliness and craftsmanship. We are looking for someone who wants a stable, long-term position and can become an important part of our installation team.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume through Indeed. Photos of completed kitchen installations or finish-carpentry work are strongly encouraged.
Please answer the following questions:
How many years of professional kitchen cabinet installation experience do you have?
Can you independently install a complete kitchen from plans and elevations, including layout, leveling, fillers, panels, crown moulding and field modifications?
Do you have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for job sites in Brooklyn and Manhattan?
Can you provide photographs of kitchens or cabinetry you have personally installed?
Required experience: Kitchen cabinet installation — 3 years Work location: In person at project sites throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan
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