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

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

Leadership & Training

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Tools & 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.

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