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Cabinetmaker

Pae
US-VA-McLean Mid Level Full-time

Purpose and Impact: Make, alter and repair high-grade wooden items such as cabinets and furniture from blueprints, sketches or oral instructions

Work Schedule: Monday -  Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Build, repair and install laminate/solid counters, shelves, furniture, room dividers, bulletin boards, cabinet benches, partitions and door trim.
  • Set up and operate woodworking machines and related tools.
  • Refinish repaired items or finish new items.
  • Perform miscellaneous functions including, but not limited to all work associated with interior construction in an industrial environment.
  • Prepare as needed, time and material job estimates.
  • Perform other related job duties, as required.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

  • Must be able to read blueprints and perform material take off from prints.
  • Must have ability to utilize and maintain all hand and power tools and machine related to the trade.
  • Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
  • A willingness to work a rotating shift if necessary,  including days, evenings, and nights as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

  • Five years varied cabinetmaking experience or related trade experience.
  • Must be willing to direct Carpenter Grade I, Carpenter Grade II, Helpers, and repair personnel, as assigned.

Security Clearance Required:  Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. government security clearance. Note: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Minimum Education:  Highschool diploma or equivalent required

Minimum Years of Experience: Five years varied cabinetmaking experience or related trade experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CNC Router familiarity
  • Ability to write correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is

responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

$44.08

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

07/08/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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