cabinetmaker

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Custom cabinet shop
• Residential
• Installation

Responsibilities

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
• Maintain clean and safe work environment

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Cabinets
• Built-in units
• Furniture
• Millwork
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Transportation provided by employer
• Variable or compressed work week