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Cabinetmaker

  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Français
  • Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
  • Education:
  • Expérience:

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking

Work setting

  • Relocation costs covered by employer
  • Custom cabinet shop
  • Furniture repair shop
  • Industrial
  • Millwork shop
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Shop fabrication

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
  • Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products
  • Maintain clean and safe work environment
  • Supervise other workers
  • Estimate costs and materials
  • Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Cabinetmaker Trade Certification

Area of specialization

  • Window sashes
  • Doors and door frames
  • Millwork

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail

Weight handling

  • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you live near the job location?

Experience

  • 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

  • Day

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)