Job Description

We're a custom architectural millwork shop with a focus on windows, doors and heritage restoration. Seeking a skilled and experienced woodworker/heritage carpenter able to meet our high standard for fit, finish and build quality.

This is a real woodworking gig. We work with solids all day long. The successful candidate will enjoy working with wood and trouble-shooting the myriad problems that arise when working on century homes.

The position entails a good deal of site work, and work at heights on ladders and scaffold.

This is not a beginner woodworking position. We're looking for someone who knows wood well, has a developed 'inner engineer', and enjoys many aspects of top shelf, real woodworking. You don't have to have been a door builder before, but you'd better be doing consistent high-level work for this to be the right fit. Our current senior builder spent 16 years as a boat builder before starting here; the boss is obsessed with chair-making and green woodworking. We're all near obsessed with most every aspect of good woodworking. It's challenging work, but it sure isn't boring!

Check out our work on Instagram @LowerCityJoinery

Compensation based on experience, with a starting wage of $27.50/hr to $33/hr

Job Type / Category

Full-time manufacturing position

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Experience

Woodworker with a minimum 2-3 years experience in a professional woodshop

Experience in restoration and fenestration preferred.

Carpentry experience valued

Skills and qualities

Proven experience as woodworker or similar role Must be able to self-direct Detail oriented Independent problem solver Strong organizational and communication skills Comfortable working with ladders Proficiency with safe operation of standard woodshop machines and tooling Proficiency with hand-brushed paints and varnishes Good time management skills with ability to meet deadlines Ability to comprehend complex woodworking problems to develop and produce plans & jigs Maintain a clean and organized work area

Responsibilities

Utilize hand and power tools to construct, assemble, and finish wood products according to specifications. Manage time efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to coordinate tasks and resolve issues. Perform restoration, new build, and installation tasks as needed. Having your own vehicle is an asset, but not required.

Company Profile

Located in Hamilton's historic North Industrial area, we are a small innovative shop with a progressive work environment. Passionate about traditional woodworking, heritage, and contemporary design, we are keen for conscientious committed people who are interested in doing exceptional work.

Lower City Joinery is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2I+, and other equity-seeking groups.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking Paid time off
Experience:

Woodworking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person