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Cabinetworks Group

Manufactures kitchen and bath cabinetry nationwide

Paint Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$24 - $30/hr+ $1.00 shift differential
Entry
Waconia, MN, USA
In Person2nd shift; approximately 4:30 PM–4:00 AM, Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturday overtime.
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • Background in finishing and knowledge of finishing-related tools and equipment.
  • Ability to learn quickly.
  • Participate in safety activities and maintain safety awareness.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to accept and adapt to changes in daily activities.
  • Good attendance record and willingness to work overtime as needed.
  • Proactive work style and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
Responsibilities
  • Properly mix and set up finish materials for daily production.
  • Keep finishing lines supplied with materials to maintain production pace.
  • Properly label all containers designated for hazardous-waste collection.
  • Inspect container labels and remove and replace damaged labels.
  • Maintain drums in the designated paint-vault area to ensure safe storage and handling.
  • Inspect all drums and pails brought to the paint vault for leaks or damage.
  • Replace containers as necessary.
  • Dump hazardous-waste products brought to the paint vault into approved 55-gallon drums.
  • Conduct and document weekly inspections of hazardous-waste containers and storage areas.
  • Participate in cleaning up waste spills.
  • Monitor inventory of filled hazardous-waste drums in the storage facility.
  • Maintain accurate preventive-maintenance and material-usage paperwork.
  • Monitor paint lines and equipment located in the paint vault.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on various types of equipment.

About the company

Cabinetworks Group is a large, privately held cabinet maker in the U.S. with a portfolio of more than 15 brands, including KraftMaid, Medallion, Merillat, and Smart Cabinetry. It designs, manufactures, and distributes kitchen and bath cabinets for remodeling and new construction, offering stock, semi-custom, and near-custom options in framed and frameless styles. It sells through a multi-channel network—dealers, distributors, home builders, and big-box retailers like Lowe’s, Menards, and The Home Depot—and operates multiple U.S. manufacturing plants. Its goal is to be a leading North American supplier of wood cabinetry by providing a broad, accessible range and a wide distribution network.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • May 2026 financing added $100 million liquidity and pushed maturities into 2031-2032.
  • February and August 2026 launches refreshed KraftMaid and Medallion with new frameless offerings.
  • Jeff Jackson's 2024 CEO hire and 2026 commercial leadership changes sharpen execution after cuts.

What critics are saying

  • May 2026 refinancing masked heavy leverage: $498.5 million notes, $1.4 billion term loans.
  • 2024 Texas and Pennsylvania plant closures signaled demand weakness in multi-family cabinetry.
  • Private-equity owner Platinum Equity faces exit pressure; a 2027 downturn could force restructuring.

What makes Cabinetworks Group unique

  • Largest privately held U.S. cabinetmaker: 5,000+ employees, 16 plants, 13 brands in 2026.
  • KraftMaid, Medallion, Merillat, and Smart cover stock through near-custom across channels.
  • Dealer, distributor, builder, Lowe's, Menards, and Home Depot access broadens customer reach.

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Benefits

  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
Business Wire
May 11th, 2026
Cabinetworks Group Announces Closing of $100 Million New Money Financing, Refinancing, Extension of Maturities

Cabinetworks Group, one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of cabinets serving the repair & remodel and new construction end-markets, announced today the succ...

Intelligence360 News
Oct 24th, 2023
Cabinetworks Group To Spend $14,200,000.00 To Occupy New Space In Livonia Michigan.

Cabinetworks Group to spend $14,200,000.00 to occupy new space in Livonia Michigan. Cabinetworks Group to spend $14,200,000.00 to occupy new space in Livonia Michigan.Livonia, Michigan — According to state and local development sources, Cabinetworks Group plans to invest $14,200,000.00 to build out new space in Livonia. The company is creating 110 new jobs at this facility. The company plans to occupy the new space in Livonia, on or about May 1, 2024. According to the company website Cabinetworks Group is Americas 2nd largest cabinetry manufacturer, with offices and manufacturing facilities across the country. Offering an unmatched selection of stylish, high-quality products at a variety of price levels, our brands are favored by builders, dealers, distributors and home centers throughout North America