Cabinetmaker
MAV Services Inc.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
- Noisy
- Dusty
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Custom cabinet shop
- Residential
- Commercial
Responsibilities
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
- Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
- 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
- Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Cabinets
- Built-in units
- Doors and door frames
- Furniture and cabinet remodeling
- Kitchen cabinets and vanities
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Values and ethics
- Reliability
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities