About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Industrial. Residential. Commercial. Renovation. 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. Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products. Maintain clean and safe work environment. Estimate costs and materials. Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products. Parts specialization: Carpentry/woodworking machinery. Area of specialization: Cabinets. Furniture. Furniture and cabinet remodeling. Kitchen cabinets and vanities. Renovating and restoring. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Accurate. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Supports for visible minorities: Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.