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Cabinetmaker

  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Français
  • Heures de travail: 36 hours per week
  • Education:
  • Expérience:

Education

  • Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Willing to relocate
  • Furniture manufacturing company
  • Industrial
  • Millwork shop
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  • Cabinetmaker Red Seal Certificate

Specialization or experience

  • Green economy sector

Area of specialization

  • Doors and door frames
  • Millwork

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Punctuality

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • 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

  • Evening
  • Night

Experience

  • Experience an asset

Employment terms options

  • Day

Green job

  • Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Bonus
  • Night shift premium
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available