1

Millwork Carpenter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Carpenter Shop

Washington, PA ยท On-site

$20.25 - $27.50/hr

Architectural Millwork carpentry Commercial Construction Company in need of a solid Shop Carpenter for long term career opportunity! We offer good starting pay and advancement potential. MUST HAVE ...

Carpenter

Rutland, VT ยท On-site

$24 - $32/hr

Installation of millwork carpentry, doors & other specialty items. Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to ...

Be Seen First

DMA Custom Millwork, a commercial millwork company, is seeking an experienced Custom Builder to ... Understanding of carpentry and wood-working * Working knowledge of the safe operation of hand and ...

Carpenter

Brooklyn, NY ยท On-site

$900 - $1.3K/wk

Experienced Carpenter / Millwork Installer Complete Carpentry Group LLC is looking for an experienced carpenter to join our growing team. We specialize in high-end residential and commercial millwork ...

Carpenter

Rutland, VT ยท On-site

$24 - $32/hr

Installation of millwork carpentry, doors & other specialty items. Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to ...

Showing results 21-40

Millwork Carpenter information

See salary details

$14

$25

$35

How much do millwork carpenter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for millwork carpenter in the United States is $25.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a millwork carpenter?

A Millwork Carpenter is a skilled tradesperson who specializes in fabricating, installing, and repairing custom woodwork and architectural elements such as doors, windows, cabinets, moldings, and trim. Unlike general carpenters, millwork carpenters often work with detailed plans to create custom pieces that are both functional and decorative. They may work in workshops crafting pieces or on-site installing them in residential, commercial, or historic buildings. Precision, craftsmanship, and a strong understanding of woodworking tools and techniques are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a millwork carpenter?

To thrive as a Millwork Carpenter, you need expertise in woodworking, carpentry techniques, blueprint reading, and typically a high school diploma or completion of an apprenticeship program. Familiarity with specialized woodworking machinery, power tools, and computer-aided design (CAD) software is often required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication are essential soft skills for producing high-quality custom millwork and collaborating with clients and contractors. These skills ensure precise craftsmanship, safety, and successful project completion in demanding construction environments.

What are some typical challenges millwork carpenters face when working on custom projects?

Millwork Carpenters often work with unique, custom specifications that require high attention to detail and precision. Challenges can include interpreting complex blueprints, adapting to last-minute design changes, and working with various materials that may react differently during cutting or installation. Additionally, collaborating closely with architects, designers, and other trades is essential to ensure that the finished product meets both aesthetic and functional requirements. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are crucial to overcoming these challenges and delivering quality custom work.

What is the difference between Millwork Carpenter vs Finish Carpenter?

AspectMillwork CarpenterFinish Carpenter
CredentialsHigh school diploma, apprenticeship, certifications in carpentryHigh school diploma, apprenticeship, certifications in carpentry
Work EnvironmentFactories, workshops, construction sitesInterior spaces, residential and commercial buildings
Typical TasksManufacturing and installing custom woodwork, cabinetry, moldingsInstalling trim, baseboards, crown molding, detailed finish carpentry
Industry UsageCommercial, residential, custom woodworkingResidential and high-end commercial interiors

Millwork Carpenters focus on manufacturing and installing custom wood products like cabinets and moldings, often working in workshops or on large projects. Finish Carpenters specialize in detailed interior finishing work, such as installing trim and moldings, primarily within buildings. Both roles require similar skills and certifications but differ in work environment and specific tasks.

What do millwork carpenters do?

Millwork carpenters construct, install, and repair custom woodwork such as cabinets, moldings, and architectural features in residential, commercial, or industrial settings. They work with tools like saws and drills, read blueprints, and often work in teams on project sites, requiring knowledge of safety standards and building codes.
More about Millwork Carpenter jobs

What states have the most Millwork Carpenter jobs?

States with the most job openings for Millwork Carpenter jobs include:

What are popular job titles related to Millwork Carpenter jobs?

For Millwork Carpenter jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Millwork Carpenter job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 42% Full Time, 57% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $52,115 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

Advanced Millwork Bench Carpenter.

Colorado Springs, CO โ€ข On-site

Concepts In Millwork
Constructionย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$25 - $35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints to ensure project requirements are met.

  • Fabricate and assemble custom millwork components, including countertops, casework, diewalls, wall panel systems, trim projects, display cases, nurse stations, and reception desks.

  • Create jigs, verify dimensions, and apply finishing techniques such as sanding and applying laminate to produce high-quality millwork pieces.


Job description

Craft Your Legacy: Lead with Skill and Precision as an Advanced Millwork Bench Carpenter at Concepts in Millwork!
Minimum 5 years experience required. 
Are you a highly skilled craftsman with a passion for precision and high-quality workmanship? We’re seeking an Advanced Millwork Bench Carpenter to help create custom millwork pieces that meet our exacting standards. In this role, you'll focus on crafting detailed components, ensuring each project is completed with care and accuracy. Join our family-oriented company and be part of a team that values craftsmanship, integrity, and attention to detail.
At Concepts in Millwork, our team lives by six core values: Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Service Excellence, Positivity, and Innovation. These values are at the heart of everything we do—from the shop floor to the front office.
If these principles resonate with you, you may have just found a home with Concepts in Millwork. Join a team where your contributions matter and your values align with a company committed to transforming lives and interior spaces.
Position Summary: Qualified candidates must have experience with high-end custom millwork and have an innate passion for their work product. Millworkers are required to know how to build countertops and build casework - both are vital to the fabrication of reception units and diewalls.   
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Have a full understanding of shop drawings and ability to read blueprints; know how to relate the elevations, plan views, and detail (section cut) views together in order to complete a project requirements and accurately read a tape measure.
  • Sand solid woods and veneers using pneumatic sanders as well as hand sanding.
  • Verify drawing and part dimensions before assembling projects.
  • Able to create jigs for many different applications, including routing reveals, arcs, radiuses, wall plates, wood profiles, etc.
  • Identify different species of wood (solids and veneers).
  • Fabricate solid surface material (i.e. Corian).
  • Apply plastic laminate to flat and radius vertical surfaces without causing bubbles and making sure that the joints are tight.
  • Capable of leading a team through the processes of fabricating diewalls, wall panel systems, standing and running trim projects, display cases, nurse stations, reception desks, etc.
  • Have your own tools or ability to obtain tools as indicated on the tool list (see page 2).
  • Have a strong ability to solve problems regarding machining mistakes, unclear shop drawings, etc. in order to complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline orientated environment.
  • Maintain work area, organized and orderly, ensuring compliance with the company's safety and health regulations.
What Makes You a Great Fit
  • Previous knowledge and experience in Millwork/Casework
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Millwork Bench Carpenter
  • Possess a positive and professional attitude with the ability to support our Core Values
  • You communicate clearly and confidently, whether it’s with clients or teammates
  • You’re energized by collaboration and bring positivity to every interaction
Job Details
  • Salary: $25 to $35 an hour, commensurate upon experience.
  • Job Type: Full Time. Shift, Mon- Fri, 6:00am - 2:30pm.(with the expectation of additional hours as required).
  • Application Window is ongoing for this position. 
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package (some benefits require a brief waiting period):
    • 100% employer-paid base medical coverage for employees
    • Employer-sponsored life insurance for employees & dependents
    • Voluntary life, accident, and dental insurance
    • Voluntary LTD, Hospital Confinement and Critical Illness insurance
    • FSA, PTO, paid holidays, and 401k
  • Employee-Centric Perks: Team lunches, fun events, and recognition programs that celebrate YOU.
  • Growth-Focused Culture: Opportunities to lead, learn, and grow in a supportive environment
  • Family Atmosphere: We collaborate, celebrate wins, and support each other every day.

⚙️ Physical Demands & Work Environment
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice based upon business needs.

Physical demands and work environment:  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Physical demands:
    • Lifting - Employee may be required to lift weights up to 50 pounds. In the event a load weighs more than 50 pounds, team members are required to seek assistance from another team member before lifting and use proper lifting techniques
    • Push/Pulling – Push material of various sizes and weights
    • Stand/Walking – Must be able to stand approximately 100% of the work shift at a designated workstation
    • Reaching - reach up to heights of 60 inches to position and retrieve needed materials
  • Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving machinery in a temperature-controlled environment and includes exposure to contaminants (mainly dust).  Noise level:  moderate to high (appropriate PPE is provided to all employees). 

Required Tool List: 
Candidates must have or be able to obtain the following tools, in order to perform the essential functions of the position. 
 

Required Tool List
16 oz. hammerDead blow hammers - 3 lb. & 21 oz.16' Stanley tape measureMetric tape measureWood chisel set - 1/4",1/2",3/4",1" with tip guardsCorner chisel - spring loaded tap styleSet of four screwdrivers - standard & phillipsCombination squareFraming squareSliding T-bevelRetractable utility knife (no fixed blade)Stanley 6" block planePliers - 6"Side cutters - 6"Adjustable wrench - 8"7/16" wrenchNailsets (set of three)Putty knifeScratch awlHandsaw - fine point (10 or 20)Dovetail sawCab't/Wood Scraper & Burnisher6" steel rule - SAE & metricGlue scraperCaulk gun for 10-1/2 oz. tubesPry bar
Wood raspDrill bits 1/16",3/32",7/64",11/64",3/16",1/4"Centering Bit set 1/16" thru 1/4"Set of high speed bore bits (1/4" thru 1-1/2")Set of two counter sink bits
Apply Today
We’re excited to meet you and welcome you to a team where your expertise will help shape the future of our company. Apply today and let’s build something extraordinary—together.
☎️ Contact Us:
If you need accommodation to assist with the application process, please contact Human Resources at 719-570-7353 ext. 129 or email meheerah@conceptsmw.com.
Concepts in Millwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, age 40 and over, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co­workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc.
 

Powered by JazzHR

lUCmfnTXo5