Cabinetmaker producing and assembling wooden articles, measuring and cutting lumber, operating woodworking machines, and installing hardware to create and repair cabinets and office equipment
Experience
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Produced and assembled components for cabinets and office equipment
Measured and marked dimensions on lumber before cutting, following blueprints
Set up and operated machines like power saws and jointers to shape wood
Attached parts together using glue, nails, and screws to complete units
Installed hardware such as hinges and handles using hand tools
Trimmed and sanded surfaces to prepare articles for finishing
Repaired or altered wooden furniture and cabinetry as needed
Skills
Hands-On Work
Assembling wood products, Applying decorative finishes, Trimming excess material from workpieces
Core Skills
Reviewing blueprints and instructions, Reading work orders or instructions, Measuring materials
Checking & Planning
Comparing physical characteristics of materials, Measuring product dimensions, Estimating materials, Estimating production materials