- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work site environment
Work setting
- Furniture manufacturing company
- Millwork shop
- 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.
- Instruct apprentices
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cabinetmaker Trade Certification
- Joiner (Cabinetmaker) Trade Certification
Area of specialization
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Punctuality
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is your current field of study?
- What is your current level of study?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available
