Description
About Millex
Millex designs and manufactures hotel cabinetry and furniture, including highly customized lobby and public-space pieces. While much of our production is standardized, our custom shop is where the most unique, high-skill woodworking happens. These projects require experience, craftsmanship, and leadership—not CNC button-pushing.
Position Summary
Millex is seeking an experienced Custom Shop Lead to run our custom woodworking shop. This role is ideal for a skilled woodworker who can read plans, develop cut lists, and build complex custom pieces using traditional woodworking tools and equipment. This position leads a small team of builders and is responsible for quality, safety, scheduling, and execution of highly customized hotel lobby and specialty furniture.
This is a hands-on leadership role—you will build alongside your team while setting the standard for craftsmanship and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Custom Fabrication & Woodworking
Build highly customized millwork and furniture pieces from shop drawings and specifications
Read and interpret architectural and shop drawings accurately
Create material takeoffs and cut lists for one-off and short-run custom projects
Perform layout, machining, assembly, and fit-up using traditional woodworking equipment and tools
Shop Leadership & Team Management
Lead and supervise a team of custom shop builders
Assign daily tasks, set priorities, and manage workflow
Train and mentor team members in proper techniques, safety, and craftsmanship standards
Lead by example with a strong work ethic and hands-on involvement
Quality, Safety & Scheduling
Ensure all work meets Millex quality standards and project specifications
Perform in-process and final quality checks before pieces leave the custom shop
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment
Enforce safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment
Coordinate schedules to meet project deadlines and communicate progress or issues
Equipment & Coordination
Ensure shop equipment is maintained and operating safely
Identify tooling or maintenance needs and communicate them promptly
Coordinate with engineering, quality, and production teams when clarification or problem-solving is required
Required Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience in custom woodworking, cabinetry, or millwork
Proven ability to read and build from drawings and specifications
Experience creating cut lists and planning builds independently
Strong knowledge of traditional woodworking machines and hand/power tools
Prior experience leading or supervising a shop team
High attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with commercial or hospitality furniture and millwork
Background in small-shop production scheduling and workflow planning
Strong communication and leadership skills
