Cabinetmakers Foreman/Woman

Employer

Liber Design Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Furniture
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Construction
• Repair
• Custom Work
• Assembly
• Commercial
• Custom cabinet shop
• Residential

Tasks

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• Train or arrange for training
• Estimate costs and materials
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made
• Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce joints
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
• Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics
• Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
• Prepare specifications of custom-made cabinets that maximize storage
• Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components
• Coordinate work activities to ensure commercial or residential projects meet requirements, budget and deadlines properties

Supervision

5-10 people

Area of specialization

• Doors and door frames
• Cabinets
• Built-in units
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities
• Furniture and cabinet remodeling

Security and safety

Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Experience

5 years or more

Other benefits

Other benefits