Cabinetmaker

Work setting

• In shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made, or prepare specifications
• 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
• Operate woodworking machines and use hand tools to cut, shape and form parts and components
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cabinetmaker Trade Certification
• Joiner (Cabinetmaker) Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Area of work experience

• Set dresser

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available