cabinetmaker

Government of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled woodworking professional to join their team. In this hands-on role, you will operate various woodworking machines to create custom cabinets and furniture. Your expertise will ensure that specifications are met while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This position offers the opportunity to supervise other workers and contribute to the design and production of high-quality wooden products. If you have a passion for woodworking and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect chance to showcase your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in woodworking and machine operation.
• Ability to supervise workers and estimate costs.

Responsibilities

• Operate woodworking machines to cut, shape, and form parts.
• Prepare specifications for custom-made cabinets and supervise workers.

Skills

Woodworking

Machine Operation

Supervision

Cost Estimation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Power Saws

Jointers

Mortisers

Shapers

Hand Tools

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Custom cabinet shop
• 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.
• 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