cabinetmaker

Fabbrica Unique; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabbrica Unique in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking an experienced cabinetmaker to join a busy wood shop. The role involves operating woodworking machinery, shaping cabinets, and applying finishes to high-quality millwork for residential and commercial projects.

You will read plans, supervise apprentices, and collaborate with teams in a fast-paced environment. Frequent travel may be required to support various job sites and custom installations.

Qualifications

• High school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• 5 years or more experience in a related field.
• Ability to travel frequently or constantly as required.
• Ability to operate woodworking machines and maintain a safe, efficient workspace.

Responsibilities

• 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 workersEstimate costs and materials
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Punctuality

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Or equivalent experience

Tools

CADD

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

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

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 workersEstimate costs and materials
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Experience and specialization

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