custom wood furniture maker

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Furniture manufacturing company

Tasks

• Instruct apprentices
• Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made, or prepare specifications
• 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
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate woodworking machines and use hand tools to cut, shape and form parts and components
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Area of specialization

• Furniture
• Furniture and cabinet remodeling

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week