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Build High-End Architectural Woodwork

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Advanced Woodworker for a hands-on opportunity in Newburyport, MA.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled architectural woodworker who is comfortable handling complex custom projects, reading detailed blueprints, working with solid wood and veneers, setting up woodworking machinery, and helping guide less-experienced team members.

The successful candidate will bring strong craftsmanship, precision, and a deep understanding of architectural millwork from material preparation through final assembly.
Location: Newburyport, MA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
Pay: $25.00–$35.00/hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

• Perform advanced architectural woodworking and custom fabrication work.
• Operate a broad range of shop equipment at a high level of skill and accuracy.
• Support Job Captains with planning, execution, and completion of complex woodworking projects.
• Mill and machine solid wood components.
• Perform panel processing using a wide range of veneer types, layouts, and cutting methods.
• Complete complex casework construction, machining, and assembly.
• Perform solid wood and veneer laminating, including curved applications.
• Build and assemble doors and install or prepare associated hardware.
• Set up and operate shapers for advanced woodworking applications.
• Set up and perform moulder work.
• Read and work from detailed blueprints with a high degree of accuracy.
• Mark up shop drawings and blueprints to reflect as-built conditions for field installation.
• Apply knowledge of field installation methods and techniques during fabrication.
• Execute curved woodworking applications, including:
  • Die walls
  • Paneling
  • Curved interior and exterior woodwork
  • Doors
  • Mouldings
  • Specialty architectural components
• Complete cut lists, shipping forms, finish forms, CNC-related forms, and other production paperwork.
• Prepare accurate weekly estimates to completion.
• Perform job-specific quality-control checks and document QC results.
• Maintain equipment and assigned work areas in clean, safe, working condition.
• Follow all safety protocols and immediately report unsafe conditions.
• Support overtime as required by production needs.

• Train and guide Woodworkers, Apprentice Woodworkers, and Helpers.
• Support apprenticeship and skill-development programs.
• Help reinforce quality, productivity, craftsmanship, and safe work practices.
• Work collaboratively with Job Captains, Shop Foremen, and other fabrication personnel.
• Maintain a professional, cooperative, and dependable approach on the shop floor.

• Minimum 7 years of architectural woodworking, millwork, cabinetry, or closely related experience.
• Strong background in high-end custom architectural woodworking.
• Advanced experience with solid wood, veneers, laminates, casework, doors, and curved work.
• Excellent blueprint-reading skills.
• Strong understanding of woodworking materials and their characteristics.
• Experience with shaper setup and operation.
• Experience with moulder setup and operation.
• Strong math skills and ability to work accurately from measurements and specifications.
• Experience with quality-control inspection and documentation.
• Ability to work from cut lists, shop drawings, work orders, and production documents.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to train and support less-experienced woodworkers.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move heavy materials.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for up to 10 hours per day.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stretching, twisting, and repetitive movement.
• Strong manual dexterity.
• Ability to work safely in an environment that may include dust, noise, fumes, and odors.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Candidates should be experienced using common architectural woodworking and fabrication tools, including:

• Chisels
• Glue and cabinet scrapers
• Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers
• Adjustable wrench
• Nippers and channel locks
• Ratchet and open-end wrenches
• Jack plane and block plane
• Rabbet plane
• Hammer
• Laminate roller
• Tri-square and framing square
• Tape measure and ruler
• Utility knife
• Drill index
• Construction calculator
• Pinch dogs
• Miter clamps
• Cordless screw gun
• Cordless impact gun
• Allen wrenches
• Precision calipers

Candidates should also be comfortable maintaining and organizing their own mobile toolbox and required hand tools.