Cabinetmakers specialize in crafting, repairing, and assembling wooden furniture. Their responsibilities include:
Reviewing blueprints, work orders, and sample components to understand project requirements.
Selecting and working with various materials, including solid wood, veneers, particleboard, and engineered wood products.
Operating and maintaining a variety of manual, automated, and semi-automated woodworking tools and machinery.
Measuring, cutting, and shaping wood to precise specifications.
Constructing furniture based on technical drawings and design specifications.
Assembling individual parts into complete furniture pieces or modular sections.
Installing hardware such as hinges, locks, drawer slides, and shelving systems.
Restoring and refinishing damaged or worn furniture to its original condition.
Cabinetmaker
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Follow workplace health and safety procedures
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Implement environmentally sustainable work practices
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Safely store and handle hazardous materials
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Communicate effectively in the workplace
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Work collaboratively as part of a team
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Operate furniture-making hand and power tools
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Take accurate measurements and perform calculations
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Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions
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Select and prepare timber and wood-based materials
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Cut, shape, and assemble wooden components
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Construct furniture according to specifications
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Install hardware and fittings
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Repair and restore wooden furniture
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Maintain woodworking tools and equipment
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