Edge Bander Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are

Christian Brothers Cabinets is the custom cabinetry shop behind Highmark Companies, a family of construction and restoration businesses built on being Wise, Intentional, Driven, Trustworthy, and Humble. In our shop, that shows up in the details: tight joints, matched grain, and cabinets that outlast the trend cycle. We combine old school woodworking craft with modern equipment, and we take pride in building things people actually notice.

The Role

We're looking for a Cabinet Builder who takes real pride in precise, high-quality fabrication. You'll work hands-on every day, running boards through the CNC one hour and hand-fitting a face frame the next, building custom cabinets from cut list to finished product. This role reports to the Shop Foreman and works closely with the rest of the CBC team to keep orders moving through the shop every week. If you like seeing a project go from raw material to something someone's going to live with for the next 20 years, this is your shop.

What Highmark Companies Offers You

Competitive Wage: $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience

Health Insurance:100% of employee premium paid by the company

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) + Company Matching

8 Paid Holidays

Generous PTO Balances and Accruals

Profit Sharing

Paid Employee Referral Program

Employee Discount Program

Strong team culture

Responsibilities

Work safely and keep your area clean and organized

Assemble cabinets efficiently, gluing, fitting, and clamping components into complete units

Sand and scrape surfaces to prep for finishing

Match materials for color and grain so the finished product looks seamless

Cut and assemble face frames for cabinet boxes

Fit out finished cabinets, installing hinges, drawer slides, and assembling drawer boxes

Assemble and sand doors for final finishing

Jump in wherever the shop needs it: edge banding, taping, sand sealing, cleaning

Qualifications

Comfortable operating both hand-powered tools (drills, routers, saws) and industrial equipment (CNC, Razor Gauge, shapers, belt/drum sanders, planers, jointers, Edge Bander)

Ability to read blueprints and cut lists strongly preferred

Able to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision

Who You Are

You're dependable, detail-obsessed, and take real satisfaction in doing precise work with your hands. You don't need someone standing over your shoulder to hit a high bar; you hold yourself to it. You're comfortable switching between quiet, focused solo tasks and pitching in wherever the team needs an extra set of hands.

Qualifications:

• Good problem solving skills - you can get to the root of the problem
• Must be to work on time.
• Ability to take direction from and follow instructions of leads and management.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to understand quality and production standards.
• Willingness to learn and understand Christian Brothers’ production specifications.
• Experience with large machinery, CNC, experience helpful, but not required.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs at a time; help from fellow builders is there when needed.
• Must be able to stand 100% of your day.
• Prior carpentry experience, or custom woodworking skills are preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and shop drawings is highly preferred.
• Conducts oneself professionally and in adherence to Highmark’s Core Values.
• Trustworthy
• Integrity in what we do.
• Transparent with our communication.
• Authentic in our actions.
• Wise
• Build relationships.
• Know people, not just about people.
• Respond, never react.
• Humble
• Put others first.
• Speak with Confidence.
• Ask graciously.
• Driven
• To create.
• To motivate.
• To persevere.
• To Inspire.
• Intentional
• Take personal ownership.
• Purposeful with the decisions we make.
• Focused on creating things that others only dream of.

Since 1976, Christian Brothers Cabinets has been offering high-quality, custom cabinetry to clients and builders throughout the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota. Join this thriving, family-owned business as we continue to expand our production capabilities.