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 setting
- Custom cabinet shop
- Furniture manufacturing company
Level of expertise
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
- Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
- Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce joints
- Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made
- Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products
- Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics
- Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Cabinets
- Furniture
- Built-in units
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
