Cabinet Maker

position summary

Responsible for constructing, erecting, installing and repairing components for exhibits by following drawings and blueprints / making fabrication suggestions as needed in design phase to help facilitate accuracy between detail drawings and actual finished product.

key responsibilities

determine material requirements :

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine specifications
• Interact with pre-production to provide suggestions and feedback on construction methods
• Plan the most efficient means to produce a product and execute the plan
• Design and construct appropriate crating as necessary

maintain supplies inventory :

• Checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; ordering and receiving supplies through purchasing
• Maintaining equipment, blades, bits, etc in proper working order

prepare layouts :

• Using measuring tools to prepare
• Running CAD software to develop cutting templates

construct and repair exhibits :

• Following standards and procedures and making adjustments as necessary
• Fabricate components in accordance with time-frame available
• Laminate and finish according to specifications
• Using tools for measuring, cutting, shaping and assembling materials
• Operate CNC router table efficiently, effectively and in a safe manner
• Install and Dismantle exhibits

ensure operation of carpentry equipment :

• Completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment malfunctions
• Evaluating new equipment and techniques and making recommendations to management
• Safe operation of CAD software and CNC table

maintain safe and clean working environment :

Complying with all rules and regulations

required skills / experience / education :

• Completion of secondary school
• Completion of a three to four year apprenticeship program
• A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentry
• Valid passport and ability to travel within canada and the united states
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to operate under significant time constraints and pressure
• Computer savvy with cnc experience preferred
30+ days ago