Cabinetmaker Apprentice

Job summary

Operate woodworking machinery and hand tools to cut, shape, assemble, and finish custom cabinets and related wooden products. Read plans and specifications, prepare cabinet specifications, maintain a clean and safe work area, and repair or restyle wooden furniture and fixtures.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Custom cabinet shop 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 Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products Experience and specialization Area of specialization Cabinets Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Personal suitability Accurate Excellent oral communication Organized Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Supports for visible minorities Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

Operate woodworking machinery and hand tools to cut, shape, assemble, and finish custom cabinets and related wooden products. Read plans and specifications, prepare cabinet specifications, maintain a clean and safe work area, and repair or restyle wooden furniture and fixtures.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and no prior experience is needed because training will be provided. The role calls for attention to detail, accuracy, strong oral communication, and organization.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Operating Woodworking Machines
• Cabinetmaking
• Reading Plans and Drawings
• Preparing Cabinet Specifications
• Using Hand Tools
• Cutting and Shaping Wood
• Fitting and Assembling Components
• Sanding and Finishing Wood
• Applying Veneer and Laminates
• Furniture Repair and Restyling
• Attention to Detail
• Accuracy
• Oral Communication
• Organization
• Maintaining a Clean and Safe Work Environment

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Manufacturing

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