Cabinetmaker

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Custom cabinet shop
• Industrial
• Millwork shop
• Commercial
• Industrial setting

Responsibilities

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
• 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
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Wood

Additional information

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player