cabinetmaker

Ateliers Jacob; Lanaudière; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

RRSP

DPSP

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Wellness program

Job summary

Ateliers Jacob in Quebec, Canada seeks an experienced woodworker to operate machines and craft cabinetry components on site.

The role requires 5+ years in a cabinet/furniture setting, ability to read plans, and mentoring apprentices while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating woodworking machinery and tools in a shop environment.
• Ability to study plans, drawings or specs before starting work.
• Mentor and instruct apprentices while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate woodworking machines to cut, shape and form parts.
• Instruct apprentices and guide work quality on the shop floor.
• Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made.
• Trim joints and fit parts/subassemblies to form complete units and reinforce joints.
• Sand surfaces, apply veneer or finish; prepare laminated plastics where needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.

Skills

Woodworking

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Or equivalent experience

Tools

Power saws

Jointers

Mortisers

Shapers

Job description

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Custom cabinet shop
• Furniture manufacturing company
• Millwork shop
• Assembly

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components
• 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
• Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics
• Maintain clean and safe work environment

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Cabinets
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees