cabinetmaker

Education:

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

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Custom cabinet shop. Residential. 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..
• 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.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods.

Weight handling:

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Punctuality.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.