Cabinetmaker

  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Custom cabinet shop
  • Residential

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.
  • 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
  • Maintain clean and safe work environment
  • Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Cabinetmaker Trade Certification

Area of specialization

  • Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Organized
  • Punctuality

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Financial benefits

  • Mileage paid

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: French
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
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