Description

Cabinetmakers use a variety of woods and laminates to construct and repair wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products. They are employed by furniture manufacturing or repair companies, construction companies and cabinetmaking contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Job Titles

• Cabinetmaker
• Cabinetmaker apprentice
• Custom wood furniture maker
• Furniture cabinetmaker

Main Duties

• Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made, or prepare specifications
• Mark outlines or dimensions of parts on wood
• Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, and use hand tools to cut, shape and form parts and components
• Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit using glue and clamps and reinforce joints using nails, screws or other fasteners
• Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
• May estimate amount, type and cost of materials required.

Workplaces

• Cabinetmaking contractors
• Construction companies
• Furniture manufacturing or repair companies
• Self-employed

Skills

• Equipment and Tool Selection
• Management of Material Resources
• Numeracy
• Operation and Control
• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment

Abilities

• Dynamic Strength
• Static Strength
• Trunk Strength
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Control of Settings

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Stress Tolerance
• Active Learning

Similar Occupations

• Carpenters (72310)
• Woodworking machine operators (94124)

Source: OaSIS