cabinetmaker apprentice

Education:

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

Work setting:

Custom cabinet shop. Industrial.

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.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.

Apprenticeship training:

• Pre-apprenticeship training.
• Level one apprenticeship training.
• Level two apprenticeship training.

Policy and program experience:

Apprenticeship training.

Area of specialization:

Cabinets.

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?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Overtime required.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Other benefits:

Wellness program.