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72311.00 – Cabinetmakers

Cabinetmakers use a variety of woods and laminates to construct and repair wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Cabinetmaker
  • Cabinetmaker apprentice
  • Custom wood furniture maker
  • Furniture cabinetmaker

Core competencies

  • Equipment and Tool Selection, and Setting Up to choose the correct tools, such as saws, miter saws and routers, that ensure accurate and efficient cabinetry installation
  • Operation and Control to use machinery and tools, such as saws, drills and sanders, to achieve precise cuts and finishes
  • Trunk Strength to maintain stability and balance when bending, reaching or applying force during the building or installing of cabinets
  • Dynamic Strength to lift, manoeuvre and assemble heavy materials, such as large panels of wood or cabinetry components, often over a long period of time or repeatedly
  • Attention to Detail to avoid errors during fine cabinet construction and installation that could lead to costly repairs or replacements
  • Knowledge in Building and Construction to understand how to conceptualize designs for cabinetry that fit within the overall structure of the building

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made, or prepare specifications
  • Mark outlines or dimensions of parts on wood
  • Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, and use hand tools to cut, shape and form parts and components
  • Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit using glue and clamps and reinforce joints using nails, screws or other fasteners
  • Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products
  • Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
  • May estimate amount, type and cost of materials required.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Carpenters (72310)
  • Woodworking machine operators (94124)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

723 – Technical construction trades

Minor group

7231 – Carpenters and cabinetmakers

Unit group

72311 – Cabinetmakers

Occupational profile

72311.00 – Cabinetmakers

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