Career Opportunities

The Shop Foreman directs daily commercial architectural millwork operations, providing hands-on leadership, task delegation, and technical support to the shop team. Responsible for maintaining rigorous safety, quality, and schedule standards, this role requires deep expertise in cabinetry, architectural woodwork, AWI standards, shop drawings, and advanced fabrication methods. The ideal candidate combines exceptional craftsmanship with strong leadership to drive shop performance and project execution.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily shop work based on project schedules, priorities, and available labor.
• Assign tasks to cabinetmakers, machine operators, and other shop personnel; provide direction and hands-on help when needed.
• Read architectural drawings, approved shop drawings, specifications, and cut lists before work begins.
• Confirm dimensions, materials, finishes, hardware, and construction details. Raise questions before uncertain work proceeds.
• Oversee fabrication and assembly of commercial cabinetry, casework, countertops, panels, and other architectural millwork.
• Inspect work throughout production for accuracy, fit, finish, and compliance with approved drawings.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering, purchasing, finishing, and installation teams to resolve issues and keep work moving.
• Track production progress, report schedule concerns, and help prepare completed work for delivery or installation.
• Promote safe equipment use, an organized shop, and proper care of tools and materials.
• Hold weekly safety meetings with all shop personnel.
• Maintain OSHA safety standards; maintain forklift daily log and machinery maintenance.
• Train employees, set clear expectations, and help build a productive, accountable team.

Job Qualifications/Experience:

• Significant hands-on experience in commercial cabinetry or architectural millwork, including experience leading shop personnel.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and project specifications.
• Strong knowledge of commercial millwork materials, hardware, construction methods, and quality standards.
• Experience with woodworking machinery, fabrication, assembly, and shop production workflows.
• Ability to organize multiple jobs, solve problems promptly, and communicate clearly with both shop and office staff.

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401K 4% match
• Medical benefits
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Great working environment

Competitive compensation based on experience. Interested candidates should email resume and work references to: Erin@NauhausDenver.com