Cabinetmaker

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• 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
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Area of specialization

• Cabinets
• Furniture
• Doors and door frames
• Furniture and cabinet remodeling
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Organized
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week