Master Millwork Carpenter, Custom Fabrication

Hamilton Building Supply
  • Trenton, NJ
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    Job Description

    Master Millwork Carpenter, Custom Fabrication

    Join DURATION Moulding & Millwork—the Wholesale Manufacturing Division of Hamilton Building Supply—in our custom shop, where CAD-driven designs become flawless architectural wood components. You’ll bring complex drawings and blueprints to life with precision, craft, and pride. Compensation is commensurate with your experience and carpentry skill level.

    A day in this role

    Your morning begins by reviewing CAD drawings and blueprints, clarifying scope with the team, and planning machine time to hit key milestones. As the day unfolds, you mill parts, operate shop equipment, and track materials used—keeping paperwork tidy and complete for every work order. You label finished jobs per SOP so teams outside the DURATION® shop can identify them instantly. Between runs, you clean, store, and service tools, maintain a safe, orderly space, and look for 2 Second Lean and 6 Sigma improvements that keep the shop humming. When needed, you move equipment and materials to staging and production areas to keep work flowing.

    What you’ll do

    • Partner with teammates on work orders to confirm scope and best build practices.
    • Record all materials consumed and submit completed production paperwork to the office.
    • Plan and work within machine schedules to maximize efficiency and meet timelines.
    • Operate the tools and machinery required to complete custom millwork.
    • Clean, store, and maintain tools/equipment for peak performance and safety.
    • Label jobs per SOP for clear identification by staff outside the DURATION® shop.
    • Maintain a clean, safe workspace; use hearing protection, goggles, and gloves appropriately.
    • Continuously improve shop procedures using 2 Second Lean and 6 Sigma thinking.
    • Move equipment and materials to staging and production areas as needed.

    About you

    • Exceptional hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills.
    • Comfort with basic math; adept at reading and using a tape measure.
    • Clear communicator who reads and follows detailed instructions.
    • Takes direction well and applies sound judgment on the floor.
    • Organized, detail-focused, and able to juggle multiple tasks.
    • Understands and follows safety practices and procedures.
    • Demonstrated, strong carpenter skills.
    • Can lift 50 lbs. independently and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

    You should be proficient in

    • Woodworking
    • Finish and Rough Carpentry
    • Precision Measurement & Inspection

    Benefits that support you

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Health Savings Account
    • 401(k) with company match (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
    • Paid Time Off
    • Six paid holidays
    • New Employee Referral program
    • Employee discount
    • Educational assistance

    Our company

    Hamilton Building Supply—independent for 102 years, the 2021 Lumber and Building Material Dealer of the Year, and a Top Workplace 2025 and 2026 recipient—is financially strong and family owned. Join a team that values craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

    Work authorization

    Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Employer sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTrenton, NJ

    Skills

    • Architectural Servicesunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • Carpentryunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Materials Trackingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Molding Processesunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Theater Productionunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Wholesale Industryunmatched
    • Woodworkingunmatched

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