Cabinetmaker

About This Role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Industrial. Millwork shop. 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. 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. Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products. Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Area of specialization: Cabinets. Doors and door frames. Millwork. Kitchen cabinets and vanities. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: Life insurance.

What You'll Do

• 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
• 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
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

What We're Looking For

• Mid level experience
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience
• Work conditions: Fast-paced environment, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods
• Personal suitability: Accurate, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Organized, Team player, Punctuality

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