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Cabinetmaker

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Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

  • 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
  • Maintain clean and safe work environment
  • Estimate costs and materials
  • Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Area of specialization

  • Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Punctuality

Experience

  • 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

  • Shift
  • Morning
  • Day
  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Anglais
  • Heures de travail: 30 hours per week