cabinetmaker
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
Non-smoking.
Work setting:
Furniture manufacturing company. Millwork shop. 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..
- Instruct apprentices.
- 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.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Cabinetmaker Trade Certification.
- Joiner (Cabinetmaker) Trade Certification.
Area of specialization:
- Cabinets.
- Built-in units.
- Furniture.
- Millwork.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Public transportation is available.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Manual dexterity.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
Weight handling:
More than 45 kg (100 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
Long term benefits:
Long-term care insurance.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).