Auer Kitchens - Custom Finish Carpenter

Custom Finish Carpenter

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Industry: Custom Design & Residential Remodeling
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Role Overview

A well-established, family-owned custom kitchen and bath design and installation firm is seeking a Custom Finish Carpenter to support high-end, one-of-a-kind residential projects. This role focuses on custom woodwork, special finishes, and precision installation, not repetitive factory or production-line work.

The ideal candidate is a skilled craftsman who takes pride in detail, thrives in custom environments, and is comfortable working with designers, homeowners, and project leads to deliver exceptional finished spaces. Each project is unique, and success in this role requires adaptability, craftsmanship, and a strong eye for finish quality.

Key ResponsibilitiesCustom Carpentry & Installation

• Build, modify, and install custom cabinetry, islands, built-ins, trim, and architectural details

• Execute finish carpentry work including crown molding, base, casing, paneling, and specialty millwork

• Perform precise field measurements, scribing, and on-site adjustments to ensure tight, high-end finishes

• Work with a variety of wood species, veneers, and finish materials

Specialty & Finish Work

• Execute custom details such as inset cabinetry, flush panels, decorative wood elements, and specialty trim

• Install and adjust doors, drawers, and hardware to meet exacting standards

• Ensure consistent finish quality across all visible surfaces

• Address unique site conditions with creative, high-skill solutions

Collaboration & Project Execution

• Collaborate closely with designers, project managers, and installers to execute design intent

• Read and interpret shop drawings, plans, and specifications

• Communicate clearly when site conditions require design or installation adjustments

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite in occupied homes

Quality, Safety & Professionalism

• Maintain high craftsmanship standards on every project

• Use tools and equipment safely and responsibly

• Represent the company professionally when working in clients’ homes

• Take ownership of work quality from start to finish

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finish carpentry or custom residential carpentry

• Proven experience with one-off, custom work (not production or assembly-line environments)

• Strong ability to work with hand tools and precision power tools

• Experience performing on-site modifications, scribing, and finish adjustments

• Ability to read drawings and execute detailed design intent

• High attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship

Preferred Qualifications (What Makes Someone Stand Out)

• Background in custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, or high-end residential remodeling

• Experience installing inset cabinetry, custom islands, built-ins, and specialty trim

• Familiarity with premium tools (e.g., track saws, precision joinery tools, specialty clamps)

• Experience working directly in occupied homes with homeowners and designers

• Ability to problem-solve creatively when designs meet real-world conditions

• Background in small-shop or design-build environments

What This Role Offers

• Work on custom, non-repetitive projects with visible craftsmanship

• Pride-of-work role focused on quality, not speed or volume

• Close collaboration with designers and ownership

• Stable, long-standing business with a strong local reputation

• Opportunity to be a key craftsman on signature residential projects

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching - Retirement plan

• Health insurance - 50% paid by the company for an individual

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• On-the-job training