Cabinetmaker

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: French
  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 5 years or more
  • Cabinetmaking and millwork
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Custom cabinet 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
  • 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
  • Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Area of specialization

  • Furniture
  • Doors and door frames

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Punctuality

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

  • Day

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance
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