Furniture cabinetmaker

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• Cabinetmaking and millwork
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Custom cabinet shop
• Furniture manufacturing company
• Residential
• Commercial

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
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cabinetmaker Trade Certification
• Joiner (Cabinetmaker) Trade Certification
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Type of product

• Kitchen cabinets

Area of specialization

• Cabinets
• Built-in units
• Furniture
• Doors and door frames
• Millwork
• Furniture and cabinet remodeling
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities
• Custom fabrication

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Flexible hours

Employment terms options

• Morning
• To be determined
• Day

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week