Cabinetmaker
Cabinetmakers make, repair or install furniture (both free-standing and fixed) using solid timber, flat-panel or timber-based products and a wide range of laminates and other materials.
Cabinetmakers may perform the following tasks:
- communicate with clients to determine specific job requirements
- match furnishing styles and materials to clients needs
- deliver and monitor service to clients
- estimate job costs
- measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture
- read and interpret work documents in order to prepare accurate cutting lists for jobs
- program and control Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines
- understand and select timber and timber products for furniture production
- fabricate custom furniture
- prepare and assemble cabinets for installation
- select and install hardware to furnishings, such as handles and hinges
- perform on-site repairs and adjustments of cabinets
- clean and maintain work areas, including machinery and tools, to ensure a safe working environment.
Specialisations:
Cabinetmakers may specialise in particular areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms, commercial and residential fitouts, fittings, bedroom suites, office furniture, dining suites, occasional furniture, shop fittings and reproduction of antique furniture.
Personal Requirements:
- enjoy practical and manual activities
- able to follow written instructions
- able to work to a high level of accuracy
- able to make mathematical calculations
- good communication skills
- good hand-eye coordination
- able to work independently or as part of a team
- free from allergies to dust.
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