Experienced Cabinet Maker / Exhibit Fabricator

Color-Ad, Inc. • Full-time • Manassas, Virginia, United States • $26 / hour • 2w ago

About Us

Color-Ad is a custom fabrication company specializing in museum exhibits, interpretive environments, and large-scale signage programs. We collaborate with designers, museums, and federal agencies to build exhibits and installations seen by millions of visitors each year.

Nearly everything we produce is custom. Our projects combine wood, metal, graphics, AV, lighting, and specialty finishes, and are built by a skilled in-house fabrication team.

We are looking for an experienced cabinet maker or exhibit fabricator who enjoys building unique projects and solving fabrication challenges.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled cabinet maker / exhibit fabricator to join our woodshop team. This position focuses on building custom exhibit components, cases, structures, and specialty elements from fabrication drawings.

This role is best suited for someone who has experience in custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, exhibits, retail fixtures, scenic fabrication, or other custom-built environments.

What You’ll Do

Build custom exhibit structures and cabinetry from fabrication drawings
Work with a variety of materials including:
Hardwood and plywood
Solid surface materials
Plastics and composites
Aluminum and light metal components
Operate shop equipment such as:
Table saws
Panel saws
CNC equipment
Routers and shapers
Edge banders
Assemble complex custom components and assemblies
Coordinate with metal, graphics, and paint departments to complete integrated exhibit components
Participate in test assemblies and quality checks before shipping
Help solve fabrication challenges when custom designs require creative solutions

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

5+ years of experience in:
Custom cabinetry
Architectural millwork
Exhibit fabrication
Retail fixtures
Scenic fabrication
Other custom fabrication environments

Skills:

Strong woodworking and cabinetmaking skills
Ability to read and work from fabrication drawings
Experience with custom builds (not just production cabinetry)
Comfort working with a wide variety of materials and fabrication methods
Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship

Bonus Experience (Not Required):

Exhibit or museum fabrication
CNC experience
Experience integrating graphics or lighting into fabricated elements
Installation experience

What Makes This Work Different

Nearly everything we build is custom
Projects often combine multiple materials and fabrication methods
You will work closely with experienced fabricators across multiple trades
The finished work is installed in museums and public spaces across the country

Why Color-Ad?

Skilled in-house fabrication team
Interesting, one-of-a-kind projects
Stable pipeline of museum and exhibit work
Collaborative shop environment where craftsmanship matters

Color-Ad is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Color-Ad is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and we strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates.

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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