Cabinetmaker

Affordable Kitchens; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Kitchens in Canada is seeking an experienced cabinetmaker to operate woodworking machines, shape, finish and assemble custom cabinets. You will study plans, prepare specifications, and supervise workers while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires 2–3 years of woodworking experience, proficiency with CAD/CAM tools, and the ability to instruct apprentices. On-site work with a focus on durable, high-quality cabinetry.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of woodworking experience.
• Ability to operate wood-working machinery and hand tools.
• Ability to read plans and specifications for cabinetry.

Responsibilities

• Operate woodworking machines (power saws, jointers, mortisers, shapers) to cut, shape and form parts.
• Prepare specifications of custom-made cabinets to maximize storage.
• Shape surfaces or edges of wood pieces with hand tools (planes, chisels, files).
• Instruct apprentices.
• Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made.
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems.
• Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies to form complete units.
• Sand surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish; 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.

Skills

Instruct apprentices

Plan interpretation

Education

College/CEGEP certificate or diploma (1–2 years)

Tools

CADD

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

EXPERIENCE

2 years to less than 3 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• 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