Cabinetmaker

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience

  1 to less than 7 months

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers, and shapers, to cut, shape, and form parts and components
• Study plans, specifications, or drawings of articles to be made
• 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
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Supervise other workers
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures, and related products

Work conditions

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)