Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
Custom cabinet shop
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
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce joints
- 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
- Estimate costs and materials
- Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
Area of specialization
- Cabinets
- Built-in units
- Millwork
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
Tools
Personal suitability
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
- Langue de travail : Anglais
- Heures de travail : 40 hours per week