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Cabinetmaker

  • Education:
  • Expérience:

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

  • Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components
  • 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
  • Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Area of specialization

  • Cabinets
  • Built-in units
  • Doors and door frames
  • Millwork

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Organized
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?

Government programs

  • Recognized employer

Experience

  • 1 year to less than 2 years

Support for youths

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Anglais
  • Heures de travail: 40 hours per week