Cabinetmaker

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

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
• 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
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Measure, mark and cut glass
• Examine lumber visually for knots, holes, splits and other defects
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Make custom designs for clients
• Assemble prefabricated parts

Type of materials

• Wood

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week