- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 40 to 55 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work setting
- Custom cabinet shop
- Furniture manufacturing company
- Millwork shop
- Residential
- 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
- Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
Area of specialization
- Cabinets
- Built-in units
- Furniture
- Doors and door frames
- Millwork
- Furniture and cabinet remodeling
- Kitchen cabinets and vanities
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Organized
- Team player
- Punctuality
