Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Custom cabinet shop
- Industrial
- Millwork shop
- Residential
- Commercial
Responsibilities
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
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- 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
- Estimate costs and materials
- Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Cabinets
- Furniture
- Furniture and cabinet remodeling
- Kitchen cabinets and vanities
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
Personal suitability
- Organized
- Team player
- Punctuality
