Furniture Assembler

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare, sand and trim wooden furniture and fixture parts
• Assemble wooden or metal furniture and fixture parts to form subassemblies and complete articles
• Reinforce assembled furniture and fixtures with dowels or other supports
• Inspect furniture and fixture subassemblies and finished products for conformance to quality standards
• Make minor adjustments and repairs

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Wood

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player