Job Description
Custom Cabinet Builder
Full- Time | Wichita, Ks
Compensation: $22-25 per hour, with final compensation based on skills, experience, and qualifications.
Who We Are
Higgins Group, Inc. is a premier multi-service specialty contractor providing high-quality, reliable construction services that enhance the comfort, value, and functionality of homes and businesses. As a trusted leader serving Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, our Architectural Millwork team plays a key role in delivering custom plastic laminate cabinets, countertops, and die-walls to our commercial & residential clients.
Role Summary
The Custom Cabinet Builder is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and finishing custom cabinets and architectural millwork products according to shop drawings, specifications, and quality standards. This position supports the Architectural Millwork Department by building high-quality custom products for commercial, residential, and specialty construction projects.
Core Responsibilities
- Build custom cabinets, panels, shelving, die-walls, reception desks, and architectural millwork products.
- Assemble cabinets, doors, drawers, face frames, laminate components, veneer panels, and specialty millwork items.
- Read and interpret shop drawings, cut lists, work orders, layouts, and project specifications.
- Identify material defects, measurement issues, or drawing conflicts and communicate concerns to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
- Assist with specialty builds, custom modifications, and one-off millwork pieces as required.
- Safely operate common woodworking and cabinet shop tools, including table saws, miter saws, routers, drills, sanders, clamps, nail guns, and hand tools.
- Assist with or operate shop equipment such as panel saws, edge banders, boring machines, CNC-related support equipment, and assembly stations when qualified.
- Correct deficiencies or notify leadership when rework, clarification, or additional materials are needed.
- Help ensure that final products are clean, complete, properly labeled, and ready for the next stage of production or installation.
Skills & Qualifications
Required
- Previous experience in cabinet building, custom millwork, woodworking, carpentry, or commercial casework fabrication.
- Ability to accurately use a tape measure and perform basic math and layout calculations.
- Familiarity with joinery, fasteners, hardware, and assembly techniques.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred but Not Required
- Experience building commercial cabinets, countertops, wall panels, or specialty millwork.
- Experience with laminate, veneer, hardwood, plywood, MDF, melamine, solid surface, and specialty materials.
- Experience with edge banding, laminating, sanding, finishing preparation, or CNC-supported production.