- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
- Cabinetmaking and millwork
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
- Custom cabinet shop
- Furniture manufacturing company
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Joiner (Cabinetmaker) Trade Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Type of product
Area of specialization
- Cabinets
- Built-in units
- Furniture
- Doors and door frames
- Millwork
- Furniture and cabinet remodeling
- Kitchen cabinets and vanities
- Custom fabrication
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Punctuality
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 have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
- Flexible hours
Employment terms options
- Morning
- To be determined
- Day
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
