Cabinetmaker

Duties

• Examining drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
• Selecting and working with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board and synthetic wood
• Marking out, cutting and shaping wood
• Working from drawings and specifications to make furniture
• Assembling parts to form sections of furniture and completed articles
• Fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers and shelves
• Installs manufactured joinery using materials such as wood, steel, metal, plastics, and composites of multiple materials
• Fits and installs, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using a level, plumb bob, and laser levels
• Erects ladders for assembling structures above ground levels
• Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws
• Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Builds or repairs cabinets, doors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools
• Assembles and fastens materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue
• Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools
• Inspects manufactured joinery to detect broken or damaged structures.