Cabinet Assembler - Wood Products Manufacturing

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Furniture manufacturing company
• Installation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare, sand and trim wooden furniture and fixture parts
• Record information on products inspected
• Set up and operate finishing machines or finish furniture by hand
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Stain or finish wood to specified colour
• Apply toners, highlights, glazes or shaders to obtain desired finish
• Apply lacquer or other sealers
• Install hardware on furniture and fixtures
• Inspect furniture and fixture subassemblies and finished products for conformance to quality standards
• Smooth gouges with wood filler and sand wood

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Wood

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools
• Power tools

Area of work experience

• Finished products
• Subassemblies

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Ear plugs