Furniture Carpenter

H.A.M.S. MANPOWER EXPERTISE CORPORATION; Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

H.A.M.S. MANPOWER EXPERTISE CORPORATION is seeking a skilled furniture carpenter to join their team in Manila. The role requires a professional with 3-5 years of experience in constructing, repairing, and restoring wooden furniture and fixtures. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, precise measuring, and operating woodworking machinery. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in carpentry techniques and tools, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and safety standards. This is an on-site position requiring attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in furniture carpentry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Skilled in using both power and hand tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and craft high-quality furniture from blueprints.
• Select materials for strength and aesthetics.
• Assemble wood pieces with precision.
• Finish furniture to achieve a high-quality result.
• Repair and restore damaged or antique furniture.
• Install furniture on-site as required.

Skills

Cabinet making

Custom furniture assembly

Wood joinery

Finishing techniques

Blueprint reading

CAD software knowledge

Attention to detail

Spatial awareness

Problem-solving

Time management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Power tools (saws, routers, sanders)

Hand tools (chisels, hand planes)

Job description

On-site - Manila 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Contract

Job Description

A furniture carpenter constructs, repairs, and restores high-quality wooden furniture and fixtures. Key responsibilities include reading blueprints, precise measuring, operating woodworking machinery, selecting materials, and applying finishes (sanding, staining, varnishing). They focus on craftsmanship to create cabinets, tables, and bespoke furniture while adhering to safety standards.

Core Furniture Carpenter Duties

• Designing and crafting high-quality furniture, custom cabinetry, tables, and cabinets from blueprints or sketches.
• Selecting the best wood types, veneers, and fasteners for strength, aesthetic, and budget.
• Measuring, sawing, shaping, and assembling wood pieces with tight tolerances using tools like table saws, CNC machines, and hand tools.
• Sanding, staining, painting, varnishing, and polishing furniture to achieve a durable, high-quality finish.
• Inspecting damaged pieces, repairing joints, refinishing surfaces, and restoring antiques to original condition.
• Installing finished furniture, such as shelving, cabinets, or built-in units on-site.

Key Skills

• Technical Skills: Cabinet making, custom furniture assembly, wood joinery, finishing techniques, blueprint reading, and CAD software knowledge.
• Tool Proficiency: Expertise in power tools (saws, routers, sanders) and hand tools (chisels, hand planes).
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong spatial awareness, problem-solving, time management, and client communication skills.