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Cabinetmaker
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
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
- 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
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Organized
- Team player
- Punctuality
Employment terms options
- Early morning
Employment terms options
- Evening
- Morning
- Day
- Overtime required
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week