“SCHEDULE A” JOB DESCRIPTION – Cabinet Assembler

TITLE:

Cabinet Assembler

DEPARTMENT/TEAM:

Mill

REPORTS TO:

Millwork Lead

LOCATION:

Waterloo, ON

JOB STATEMENT:

As a Cabinetmaker your role is primarily comprised of assembling cabinetry for our closet and kitchen division, as well as custom millwork. Working in a fast-paced environment in this newly created position you will act as an integral member of the department’s vigorous growth and development.

Overall Responsibilities:

As a Cabinet Assembler your duties may include the following:

• Working on the production line assembling kitchen cabinetry
• Operating woodworking machines and using hand tools to cut, shape and form wood
• Programming the CNC using Biesse Works and Mastercam
• Assembling fireplace mantles and columns
• Machining/profiling window arches and curves
• Assisting the closet production team in machining parts, assembling drawer boxes, pull hardware etc.
• Preparing or interpreting drawings or blueprints
• Ensure compliance to all company safety and quality standards
• Follow production schedule to ensure deadlines are met
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 1-2 years experience in woodworking
• Passion for woodworking
• Completion of a training program or apprenticeship will be advantageous
• Prior experience as a Cabinet Maker, with a portfolio of completed works is an asset
• Strong time management, scheduling, and organizational skills to maintain production schedules
• Team-focused, collaborative team player
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing workmanship
• Physical fitness, including ease of movement and the capacity to lift up to 50 pounds

Work Environment: Shop Floor

Tools: Power/hand tools, including but not limited to, palm sander, nail gun, drill, table saw, chisels, double mitre saw, mitre pin nailer, skill saw.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma is preferred.
• WHMIS and Health & Safety Awareness Training (HSAT)

Experience:

• 2+ years Moulder Operator experience.

• Mechanical experience/inclination.

• Previous woodworking experience is an asset.

• Previous manufacturing / general production experience is an asset.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Knowledge of marketing principles and techniques is a plus.

• Previous experience in sales or marketing roles, either through internships or part-time positions, is preferred.

Physical Abilities:

Abilities

Definition

Lifting

The ability to lift 50lbs or more repetitively.

Bending

The ability to bend at the knees and waist.

Walking/Standing

The ability to walk/stand for long periods of time.

Grasping

The ability to grasp objects with your hands.

Twisting

The ability to twist at your hips.

Manual Dexterity

The ability to quickly move hand, hand together with arm, two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Finger Dexterity

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Pull / Push

The ability to pull and push raw / finished material.

Balance

The ability to maintain balance while lifting and moving product.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes:

• Relevant knowledge of safe work practices including the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

• Knowledge of production processes, raw materials, and quality control – including but not limited to the medium wood moulding manufacturing process and common hardwood defects with the ability to produce high quality products with low waste.

• Knowledge of woodworking tools and machines.

• Knowledge of arithmetic and other mathematical applications.

• Ability to handle and move objects for production.

• Ability to read.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Dependability – reliable, responsible, and fulfills obligations.

• Willingness to take initiative.

• High degree of stress tolerance – the ability to deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

• Adaptability/flexibility.

• Time management skills.

• Coordination skills.

• Ability to think critically.

• Team-focused and cooperation with others.

• Deductive reasoning – the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• High degree of achievement and effort.

• High level of personal integrity.