cabinetmaker apprentice

Work setting

• Custom cabinet shop

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.
• 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
• Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Area of specialization

• Cabinets

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week