cabinetmaker
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
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.
- Supervise other workers.
- Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products.
Area of specialization:
- Cabinets.
- Built-in units.
- Furniture.
- Doors and door frames.
- Furniture and cabinet remodeling.
- Kitchen cabinets and vanities.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Manual dexterity.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
Workplace information:
On the road job.