Cabinetmaker

  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
  • or equivalent experience

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
  • Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
  • Utilize hand and power tools
  • Measure, mark and cut glass
  • Examine lumber visually for knots, holes, splits and other defects
  • Ensure proper functioning of equipment
  • Make custom designs for clients
  • Assemble prefabricated parts

Type of materials

  • Wood

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Work Term: Temporary
  • Work Language: French
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
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