cabinetmaker
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Commercial.
Tasks:
- Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components.
- Prepare specifications of custom-made cabinets that maximize storage.
- Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files..
- Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce joints.
- Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics.
- Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products.
- Maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Estimate costs and materials.
- Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products.
Area of specialization:
- Cabinets.
- Furniture.
- Furniture and cabinet remodeling.
- Kitchen cabinets and vanities.
Security and safety:
- Bondable.
- Criminal record check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Excellent oral communication.
- Organized.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Flexible hours.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.