cabinetmaker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

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..
• Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made.
• 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.
• Supervise other workers.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.