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This is a full-time, permanent position to start as soon as possible. The position involves some shop cabinet making/Counter-tops/door and other custom projects with a minimum of supervision.
The candidate shall have at least 2 years experience in a millwork shop.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Supervise other workers
- Prepare quality control functions
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Instruct apprentices
- Estimate labour and material costs
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
Specific Skills
- Set up and operate saws and other woodworking machines to cut, shape and form parts
- Sand wooden surfaces
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Prepare shop drawings
- Prepare layouts for wood articles
- Prepare and apply laminated plastics
- Prepare and apply metal laminates
- Prepare and apply solid surfaces
- Prepare and apply veneers
- Operate power actuated tools
- Machine components for cabinets, furniture and other items
- Install cabinets and custom woodworking at job sites
- Design and make templates, jogs and fixtures for production of furniture and other products
- Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products
Area Of Specialization
- Window sashes
- Millwork
- Furniture
- Furniture and cabinet remodeling
- Doors and door frames
- Cabinets
- Built-in units
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Self-employed
- Residential
- Millwork shop
- Furniture manufacturer
- Custom cabinet shop
- Commercial
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
Major Work Area
- Furniture and cabinet assembly
- Custom Work
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)