About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Custom cabinet shop. Furniture manufacturing company. Furniture repair shop. Residential. Commercial. 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. Supervise other workers. Estimate costs and materials. Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products. Area of specialization: Cabinets. Furniture. Furniture and cabinet remodeling. Kitchen cabinets and vanities. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.