Kollektion and Dicks's Furniture and Upholstery

Calgary, AB

Kollektion and Dicks's Furniture and Upholstery

Calgary, AB

cabinetmaker

Calgary, AB (view on map)

Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more
• Carpentry/carpenter
• Furniture design and manufacturing
• Cabinetmaking and millwork
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Furniture manufacturing company
• Furniture repair shop
• Industrial

Tasks

• Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components
• Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
• 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
• Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics
• Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Estimate costs and materials
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cabinetmaker Trade Certification
• Joiner (Cabinetmaker) Trade Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Cabinetmaker Red Seal Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)