About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Noisy. Dusty. Work setting: Furniture manufacturing company. Tasks: Record information on products inspected. Set up and operate finishing machines or finish furniture by hand. Assemble wooden or metal furniture and fixture parts to form subassemblies and complete articles. Read blueprints and drawings. Reinforce assembled furniture and fixtures with dowels or other supports. Install hardware on furniture and fixtures. Mark defective parts or products for repair. Smooth gouges with wood filler and sand wood. Make minor repairs to furniture. Type of materials: Wood. Equipment and machinery experience: Power tools. Area of work experience: Finished products. Subassemblies. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to distinguish between colours. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you live near the job location?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Other benefits: Team building opportunities. Parking available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.