Free woodworker job description template
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Woodworker
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Woodworker who builds cabinets, furniture and wood products using saws, planers, sanders and hand tools. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Read detailed architectural drawings, shop drawings and blueprints
- Prepare and set up machines and tooling for woodwork manufacturing
- Lift wood pieces onto machines, by hand or with hoists
- Operate woodworking machines, including saws and milling and sanding machines
- Select the proper cutting, milling and sanding tools
- Use hand tools to trim pieces or assemble products
- Maintain machines, such as cleaning and oiling them or replacing worn blades
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Woodworking experience [or willingness to learn]
- Comfort using power tools safely
- Able to lift [weight]
Nice to have
- Cabinet or finish carpentry experience
- CNC router experience
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Oakleaf Cabinetry, a five-person custom cabinet shop.
Oakleaf Cabinetry is hiring a Cabinet Maker (Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.). You'll cut, assemble and finish cabinets from shop drawings. We train on our machines and standards.
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What a woodworker does
A woodworker builds cabinets, furniture and wood products using saws, planers, sanders and hand tools. Typical duties include:
- Read detailed architectural drawings, shop drawings and blueprints
- Prepare and set up machines and tooling for woodwork manufacturing
- Lift wood pieces onto machines, by hand or with hoists
- Operate woodworking machines, including saws and milling and sanding machines
- Select the proper cutting, milling and sanding tools
- Use hand tools to trim pieces or assemble products
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says credentials are not required but often demonstrate competence and professionalism, and becoming proficient can take several months to more than a year.
Training: Learned on the job over several months to more than a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Woodworkers.
How much does a woodworker make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
What safety training do woodworkers need?
Machine training before the first solo shift, plus dust and noise protection. Check OSHA guidance for woodworking machinery and write the training into your onboarding.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.