Cabinetmaker Apprentice

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

Job summary

A government agency in Edmonton is seeking skilled individuals to operate woodworking machines in various settings, including custom cabinet shops and millwork shops. Successful candidates will have a Registered Apprenticeship certificate, 3 to 5 years of experience, and attention to detail. The position requires physical presence at the workplace and includes benefits. Applicants should be prepared to handle weights up to 45 kg and supply their own tools, including safety equipment.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience working with woodworking machines.
• Specialized experience in cabinets, doors, and millwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate woodworking machines to cut, shape, and form parts.
• Trim joints and fit parts together for complete units.
• Sand wooden surfaces and apply finishes like veneer or stain.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Woodworking machines

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship 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 site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Custom cabinet shop
• Millwork shop
• Commercial
• Custom Work

Responsibilities

• Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components
• 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

Experience and specialization

• Cabinets
• Doors and door frames
• Millwork

Additional information

• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

• Other benefits