Acht Studio just moved into a 4,500 sq ft shop in Moonstone, Ontario, and we're looking for a senior furniture maker to help us grow our team. If you want to spend your days building solid wood furniture that's meant to outlast trends, not follow them, keep reading.
Acht Studio designs and builds contemporary, contemporary furniture in solid wood and veneered plywood, working almost entirely with interior designers on high-end residential homes and cottages across Canada. Single pieces run $5,000 to $30,000, and full projects can exceed $200,000. We're a small team of makers who care about craft, not a production line - every piece is built to endure, with the kind of joinery and finish work that holds up for decades, - not seasons.
About the Role This is a senior seat on the shop floor. You're taking complex solid wood pieces from shop drawings through to a finished, client-ready product with minimal oversight, and you're one of the people the rest of the team comes to when something doesn't go according to plan.
What You'll Do Build solid wood furniture from shop drawings and cut lists, from rough stock to finished piece
Select, mill, and match solid wood for grain, colour, and stability
Work through custom joinery, curves, and one-off problems that don't have a standard playbook
Hold a high standard of fit, finish, and tolerance on every piece you touch
Collaborate with the shop lead and the rest of the team on sequencing and problem-solving
Keep your bench and machines clean and in good working order
Help in the delivery/install of furniture pieces
What We're Looking For Required:



7+ years building solid wood furniture in a custom furniture shop where every piece you make is different from the last
Comfortable working from shop drawings with minimal direction
Strong hand and machine skills in solid wood joinery, milling, and finish prep
A track record of solving problems on the fly, not just following a fixed process
Reliable transportation to our shop in Moonstone, Ontario
Preferred: Experience with veneer work or shop-made veneers
Experience in wood bending and power carving
Experience in the application of Rubio-Monocoat, Osmo and other hand applied finishes
Drafting
CNC operation
Time spent in a designer-driven or high-end residential shop
Who We Want Skill gets you in the door. What we actually want is someone who loves building furniture, takes real pride and ownership in their work, and wants to stick around and grow with us. We're investing in a bigger shop, and a bigger team over the next few years, and we want people who are in it for the long run.
Compensation & Hours $30-35/hour, based on experience. Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with occasional overtime when a project needs it. We don't currently offer a benefits package.
Our Hiring Process All applicants that meet our requirements will be invited for an interview.
Successful interview candidates will do a paid 4-5 hour practical test day in the shop. It's the best way for both of us to know it's a fit before committing.
Final hiring decision will occur after all practical tests are complete.
We are in no rush and will keep this job posted until we find the right candidate.

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📌 Senior Furniture Maker (Ontario)
🏢 Acht Studio
📍 Ontario