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Sets up and operates variety of woodworking machines and uses various hand tools to fabricate and repair wooden cabinets and high-grade furniture.
Must be able to build according to drawings;
Stand at work table for up to 8 hours per day;
Able to analyze a project/product to determine if there are any flaws;
Able to quickly jump from project to project as priorities shift;
Focused on project deadlines.
We expect dedication, hard work, reliability and an acute attention to detail.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
Specific Skills
- Trim joints and fit parts together
- Set up and operate saws and other woodworking machines to cut, shape and form parts
- Select and cut vinyl to form parts of wood products
- Sand wooden surfaces
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Prepare layouts for wood articles
- Prepare and apply inlays
- Prepare and apply laminated plastics
- Prepare and apply metal laminates
- Prepare and apply solid surfaces
- Prepare and apply veneers
- Operate power actuated tools
- Operate CNC (Computer Numerical Control) equipment
- Machine components for cabinets, furniture and other items
- Laminate cabinet and furniture components
- Install cabinets and custom woodworking at job sites
- Design and make templates, jogs and fixtures for production of furniture and other products
- Build prototypes
- Assemble millwork products such as stairs
- Repair and refinish furniture and cabinets
Area Of Specialization
- Window sashes
- Millwork
- Furniture
- Doors and door frames
- Cabinets
- Built-in units
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Residential
- Millwork shop
- Institutional
- Industrial
- Furniture manufacturer
- Custom cabinet shop
- Commercial
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Major Work Area
- Furniture and cabinet assembly
- Custom Work
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Work Site Environment
- Non-smoking