- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
Custom cabinet shopMillwork shop
Tasks
Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and componentsPrepare specifications of custom-made cabinets that maximize storageShape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.Instruct apprenticesStudy plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be madeOperate CADD and other computer software systemsTrim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce jointsSand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plasticsApply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished productsMaintain clean and safe work environment
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Cabinetmaker Trade CertificationJoiner (Cabinetmaker) Trade CertificationCabinetmaker Red Seal Certificate
Area of specialization
CabinetsBuilt-in unitsFurnitureMillworkKitchen cabinets and vanities
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentManual dexterityAttention to detailStanding for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
ToolsSteel-toed safety bootsSafety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
AccurateEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationOrganizedTeam playerPunctuality
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Employment terms options
Day
Health benefits
Dental planHealth care plan
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits