Cabinet Maker

The Bednark Cabinetmaker is responsible for three key areas:

• Fabrication.
• Department Production.
• Systems and Safety.

The Bednark Cabinetmaker is an avid and experienced builder. This position is devoted to keeping their assigned build elements within budget and up to Bednark’s quality standards. The Carpenter receives, reviews, and builds from technical drawings and also establishes task priorities according to the production schedule and Department goals. They collaborate with other Department members to safely and efficiently complete the scope of work assigned to them. A Bednark Carpenter is always solution-oriented and knows how to communicate and troubleshoot any unforeseen situations in the Production process.

Below is a more detailed description of this work:

Fabrication:

• Receives, reviews, and builds from technical drawings & reports back to the Lead Cabinetmaker and/or Department Manager with questions, comments, concerns.
• Manages, tracks, and plans tasks according to the production schedule.
• Demonstrates a high level of competency with all Fabrication shop machines, equipment, and electric and pneumatic tools.
• Exhibits strong knowledge of wood species, engineered sheet goods, joinery, hardware, and cabinet-making skills.
• Gathers and tracks all required tools, equipment, and hardware for the appointed projects.
• Performs at a high level of craftsmanship, strong work ethic, and resourcefulness.
• Demonstrates keen attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Consult with the Shop Foreman, Lead Cabinetmaker, and/or Draftsperson on engineering and best-build practices.
• Forecasts and communicates completion timelines of building elements for a given project(s).
• Ensures the product is up to Bednark standards before passing off to the next step in the production.

Department Operations:

• Contributes to the Fabrication process from cut sheets through tech ups.
• Observe and demonstrate safe and efficient build practices and tool use.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workspace and bench.
• Assists the daily operations of the team’s assigned tasks and space.
• Operates at a high level of professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and awareness.
• Responsible for tracking and clocking in/out of POs when starting/completing tasks for each project.
• Collaborates in the upkeep of all department-specific tools, machines, and consumables.
• Maintains knowledge of the assigned projects’ deliverables, including appropriate onsite assembly/install methods.
• Regularly reviews hits/misses of projects with fabricators and provides constructive feedback and direction regarding their assigned tasks.

Systems and Safety:

• Conducts clear, productive, and professional communications.
• Submits requests for project-specific material, tools, and/or hardware through the Shop Foreman.
• Collaborates with team members in replenishing consumables and tool maintenance.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment in all machining, assembly, and tech-up spaces.
• Regularly inspects all tools, tool paths, assembly areas, tech-up spaces, access paths, and egress routes for clear and safe use
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and judgment-free working environment.

Founded in 2007, Bednark Studio has successfully delivered over 4000 premium projects with a focus on retail environments, experiential marketing, and architectural millwork. Over the last 15 years, we have evolved into a full-service, vertically integrated custom fabricator with manufacturing capabilities in wood, plastic, metal, print and integrated lighting. Bednark specializes in premium environments, both temporary and permanent, across multiple geographies and categories. Bednark Studio always pushes the limits of what is possible.