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Cabinetmaker

  • Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • Experience: 5 years or more
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Custom cabinet shop
  • Millwork shop

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.
  • 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
  • Maintain clean and safe work environment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Joiner (Cabinetmaker) Trade Certification
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Cabinetmaker Red Seal Certificate

Area of specialization

  • Cabinets
  • Built-in units
  • Doors and door frames
  • Millwork
  • Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Organized
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week