journeyman / woman cabinetmaker

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Cabinetmaking and millwork

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Custom cabinet shop
• Millwork 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.
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cabinetmaker Trade Certification
• Joiner (Cabinetmaker) Trade Certification
• Cabinetmaker Red Seal Certificate

Area of specialization

• Cabinets
• Built-in units
• Furniture
• Millwork
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance

Support for persons with disabilities

• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)