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Kitchen Tune-Up

Kitchen Installation Lead

Bloomfield, NJ · On-site

$32 - $42/hr

Kitchen Tune-Up is immediately seeking a highly skilled Cabinet Installation Foreman to lead premium kitchen transformations across northern New Jersey. If you have 10 plus years of hands-on ...

Kitchen Saver

Kitchen Installer / Carpenter

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Kitchen installation experience * Experience working with laminate and installing doors and drawers Duties: * Review and plan each job prior to installation * Check and account for job materials ...

Kitchen Saver

Kitchen Installer / Carpenter

Buffalo, NY

$75K - $100K/yr

Kitchen Saver Full-Time | $75,000-$100,000+ Potential | Company Vehicle Provided Kitchen Saver, the ... Ensure all materials are accounted for and ready prior to installation * Maintain a clean ...

Kitchen Saver

Kitchen Installer / Carpenter

Greer, SC · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Kitchen Saver Full-Time | $75,000-$100,000+ Potential | Company Vehicle Provided Kitchen Saver, the ... Ensure all materials are accounted for and ready prior to installation * Maintain a clean ...

Kitchen Saver

Kitchen Installer / Carpenter

Lansdowne, PA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Kitchen Saver Full-Time | $75,000-$100,000+ Potential | Company Vehicle Provided Kitchen Saver, the ... Ensure all materials are accounted for and ready prior to installation * Maintain a clean ...

Kitchen Saver

Kitchen Installer / Carpenter

Toledo, OH · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Kitchen Saver Full-Time | $75,000-$100,000+ Potential | Company Vehicle Provided Kitchen Saver, the ... Ensure all materials are accounted for and ready prior to installation * Maintain a clean ...

BATH FITTER GROUP

Installer - Kitchen

Cresson, PA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Kitchen installation experience * Experience working with laminate and installing doors and drawers Duties: * Review and plan each job prior to installation * Check and account for job materials ...

Kitchen Saver

Kitchen Installer / Carpenter

Orlando, FL · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Kitchen Saver Full-Time | $75,000-$100,000+ Potential | Company Vehicle Provided Kitchen Saver, the ... Ensure all materials are accounted for and ready prior to installation * Maintain a clean ...

BATH FITTER GROUP

Installer - Kitchen

Louisville, KY · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Kitchen installation experience * Experience working with laminate and installing doors and drawers Duties: * Review and plan each job prior to installation * Check and account for job materials ...

BATH FITTER GROUP

Installer - Kitchen

West Berlin, NJ · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Kitchen installation experience * Experience working with laminate and installing doors and drawers Duties: * Review and plan each job prior to installation * Check and account for job materials ...

BATH FITTER GROUP

Installer - Kitchen

Fairfield, NJ · On-site

$22.50/hr

Kitchen installation experience * Experience working with laminate and installing doors and drawers Duties: * Review and plan each job prior to installation * Check and account for job materials ...

BATH FITTER GROUP

Installer - Kitchen

Walton Hills, OH · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Kitchen installation experience * Experience working with laminate and installing doors and drawers Duties: * Review and plan each job prior to installation * Check and account for job materials ...

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How much do kitchen installation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for kitchen installation in the United States is $24.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a kitchen installer?

Kitchen installers are skilled professionals who specialize in fitting and assembling kitchen units, appliances, and fixtures in residential or commercial spaces. Their work includes measuring spaces, preparing surfaces, installing cabinets, countertops, sinks, and ensuring all components are securely and safely fitted. Kitchen installers may also handle minor plumbing, electrical connections, and finishing touches to ensure the new kitchen is fully functional and visually appealing.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a kitchen installer?

To thrive as a Kitchen Installer, you need strong carpentry skills, mechanical aptitude, and a solid understanding of building codes, often supported by vocational training or an apprenticeship. Familiarity with power tools, measurement systems, and sometimes certifications in carpentry or construction safety are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective customer communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure precise installations, customer satisfaction, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

What are common challenges faced during kitchen installation projects and how can they be addressed?

Kitchen installation professionals often encounter challenges such as unexpected structural issues, delays in material delivery, and the need for precise coordination with electricians and plumbers. Addressing these challenges requires strong problem-solving skills, effective communication with clients and subcontractors, and careful planning to anticipate potential obstacles. Staying up-to-date with building codes and maintaining flexibility in scheduling can also help ensure projects remain on track and meet quality standards.

What is the difference between Kitchen Installation vs Kitchen Fitting?

AspectKitchen InstallationKitchen Fitting
CredentialsTypically requires carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills; certifications varySimilar credentials; often includes carpentry and basic electrical knowledge
Work EnvironmentOn-site at homes, showrooms, or construction sitesPrimarily on-site, focusing on fitting cabinets, appliances, and fixtures
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by contractors, kitchen specialists, and buildersCommonly used interchangeably with installation, especially in retail and custom kitchens

Kitchen Installation and Kitchen Fitting are closely related, often overlapping in skills and work environment. Installation generally refers to the entire process of setting up a kitchen, including planning and connecting appliances, while Fitting focuses more on the physical placement of cabinets and fixtures. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, and they are essential in kitchen renovation projects.

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Infographic showing various Kitchen Installation job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $51,468 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Kitchen Installation Lead

Kitchen Tune-Up

Bloomfield, NJ • On-site

$32 - $42/hr

Full-time

Dental, Vision

Posted 4 days ago

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Benefits:
  • Vision insurance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Free food & snacks

Cabinet Installation Foreman with Finish Carpentery
Are you a master of finish carpentry who takes pride in flawless cabinet installations and running a smooth, efficient jobsite? Kitchen Tune-Up is immediately seeking a highly skilled Cabinet Installation Foreman to lead premium kitchen transformations across northern New Jersey. If you have 10 plus years of hands-on experience, your own tools, and a talent for delivering 5-star customer experiences right in the client's home, this is your chance to step into a steady leadership role with a growing, award-winning team where your craftsmanship will truly shine.
What You Will Do
  • On-Site Leadership: Direct the installation team as Foreman, sequence daily tasks, and maintain a fast, efficient work pace to ensure rapid project completion.
  • Hands-On Craftsmanship: Install new cabinetry, modify existing cabinet boxes, and execute flawless cabinet refacing (including veneer application).
  • Precision Finishing: Install end panels, filler pieces, crown molding, toe kicks, and trim details. Drill for hinges and install drawers, roll-out trays, and soft-close glides with perfect alignment.
  • Project Coordination: Report daily progress, material needs, and site conditions to the dedicated Project Manager.
  • Jobsite Excellence: Maintain a meticulously clean workspace, protect all client property (flooring, countertops, walls), and uphold our high standards for daily site cleanup and professional conduct on every job.
  • Client Relations: Act as the face of the company on site. You will interact with homeowners daily, providing project updates, answering questions, and communicating adjustments with a solution-oriented mindset.

What You Bring to the Team
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in finish carpentry or cabinetry installation. Prior experience with cabinet refacing is strongly preferred.
  • Required Tools: Must possess and maintain your own standard finish carpentry and installation tools.
  • Customer Interaction: Highly comfortable engaging directly and respectfully with clients, delivering an exceptional and friendly customer service experience inside their homes.
  • Technical Skills: Highly accurate measurement and layout capabilities with a strict attention to detail.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to adapt on site. Familiarity with light drywall blending, small tile work, flooring, or minor plumbing is a strong plus.
  • Professionalism: A commitment to quality craftsmanship and representing the Kitchen Tune-Up brand with polish and integrity. Must be able to pass a standard background check.

About Us Kitchen Tune-Up is a locally owned home remodeling franchise serving northern New Jersey. Backed by over 30 years of industry experience and fueled by the heart and hustle of a local Best of Essex 2025 winner, we bring bold visions to life-from high-impact cabinet refacing to stunning full-gut custom kitchens. We handle the heavy lifting so our clients can enjoy a stress-free process. If you love delivering top-tier craftsmanship and leaving homes cleaner than you found them, you'll fit right in with our crew.
Compensation: $32.00 - $42.00 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!
The positions on this website, unless otherwise indicated, are posted by Kitchen Tune-Up® franchisees. Kitchen Tune-Up® franchises are independently owned and operated businesses and if you accept a position with an Kitchen Tune-Up® franchisee, you are employed by that franchisee, and not by franchisor HFC KTU LLC, nor any of its parents or affiliates. The hiring franchisee is solely responsible for all employment decisions including hiring, termination, discipline, compensation and benefits and HFC KTU LLC and its parents and affiliates have no input or involvement in such matters. HFC KTU LLC does not receive, review or store any applications for employment. Any questions about posted positions or the hiring process must be directed to the Kitchen Tune-Up® franchisee posting the position.

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