- Experience
- 0 to 2 years
- Posted
- Today
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
- Custom cabinet shop
- Furniture manufacturing company
- Furniture repair shop
- Industrial
- Millwork shop
- Commercial
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
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- 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
- Arrange training for staff
Area of specialization
- Cabinets
- Built-in units
- Furniture
- Doors and door frames
- Millwork
- Kitchen cabinets and vanities
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Ability to work independently
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Versatility
Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
- Day
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Variable or compressed work week