cabinetmaker apprentice

Government of Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a skilled woodworking operator in Burnaby, Canada. Responsibilities include operating woodworking machines, preparing specifications for custom cabinets, and supervising other workers. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 3-5 years of experience in woodworking. Attention to detail is crucial. This position requires on-site work only.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in woodworking.

Responsibilities

• Operate woodworking machines for cutting and shaping parts.
• Prepare specifications for custom-made cabinets.
• Trim joints and fit parts together to form complete units.
• Supervise other workers and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail