Cabinetmaker

Unique Store Fixtures Ltd.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Unique Store Fixtures Ltd. in Vaughan, Ontario, is seeking an experienced cabinetmaker to join a busy custom shop. You will operate woodworking machines, read plans, and supervise apprentices and other workers while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Moderate travel may be required as projects vary between residential and commercial settings. Experience with millwork, kitchen cabinets, and furniture remodeling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of cabinet/furniture fabrication experience.
• Ability to read plans and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate woodworking machines to cut, shape and form parts.
• Prepare specifications for custom-made cabinets.
• Shape surfaces or edges with hand tools.
• Instruct apprentices
• Study plans, specifications or drawings

Skills

Woodworking

Machine operation

Team supervision

Cost estimation

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD

Power tools

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

5 years or more

ON THE ROAD

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

WORK SETTING

• Custom cabinet shop
• Industrial
• Millwork shop
• Residential
• Commercial

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

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Cabinets
• Furniture
• Furniture and cabinet remodeling
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality