- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 hours per week
- Education : Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- Experience : 5 years or more
Work setting
- Custom cabinet shop
- Furniture manufacturing company
- Millwork shop
- Residential
Tasks
- Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components
- 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
- Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cabinetmaker Trade Certification
- Joiner (Cabinetmaker) Trade Certification
- Cabinetmaker Red Seal Certificate
Area of specialization
- Cabinets
- Built-in units
- Furniture
- Millwork
- Furniture and cabinet remodeling
- Kitchen cabinets and vanities
Transportation / travel information
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Punctuality
Screening questions
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
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