cabinetmaker
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Custom cabinet shop.
Tasks:
- Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components.
- 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.
- Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products.
Transportation/travel information:
Public transportation is available.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Manual dexterity.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
Employment terms options:
Early morning. Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Shift.
- Morning.
- Night.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.