cabinetmaker

Employment and Social Development Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cabinetmaker to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will operate advanced woodworking machinery and hand tools to create custom cabinets and furniture, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship. Your responsibilities will include shaping wood, supervising apprentices, and maintaining a safe work environment. This position offers an opportunity to showcase your skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to innovative projects. If you have a passion for woodworking and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health benefits: Dental plan

Qualifications

• Experience with woodworking machines and hand tools is essential.
• Ability to instruct apprentices and supervise workers.

Responsibilities

• Operate woodworking machines to cut and shape materials.
• Prepare specifications for custom-made cabinets.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Woodworking

Manual Dexterity

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Woodworking machines

CADD software

Hand tools (planes, chisels)

Job description

Posted on April 14, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Wildwood Wood Works Ltd.

Job details

Cabinetmaker

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.

Work setting: Willing to relocate. Commercial.

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.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Supervise other workers.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products.

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Cabinets
• Furniture
• Doors and door frames
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability

• Accurate.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Punctuality.

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-05-14