As a Cabinet maker at AWFI, you will be responsible for creating high-quality custom cabinetry, furniture, and woodwork for residential and commercial projects. This position requires expertise in woodworking, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints to craft products that meet precise specifications. You will work with various types of wood, veneers, laminates, and other materials to construct, assemble, and install cabinets and millwork fixtures.

**You must be located in Canada – we do not offer out-of-country sponsorship.

Salary Range $ 22.00 to $ 27.00 per hour, based on experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Woodworking: Use hand and power tools to cut, shape, and assemble wood components, including cabinetry, doors, drawers, and molding.

·         Material Selection and Preparation: Select appropriate materials for each project, ensuring quality and durability. Prepare, sand, stain, or finish wood surfaces as needed.

·         Quality Control: Ensure all finished pieces meet required standards for quality, fit, and finish. Inspect each project for any defects before installation.

·         Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, designers, and other craftsmen to ensure all designs are executed according to specifications and timelines.

·         Safety and Cleanliness: Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean and organized work environment. Handle materials and equipment safely and efficiently

Duties:

·         Carrying out all facets of woodworking; from milling and machining to assembly, sanding and finishing.

·         Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications

·         Working with solid woods, veneers, plastic laminates, plywood, MDF, HDF, and particle board.

·         Operate woodworking machines, including table saws, jointers, surface planers, shapers and use hand tools to cut, shape and form parts and components

·         Trimming joints and fitting parts and sub-assemblies together to form complete units and reinforcing joints

·         Repair/restyling wooden furniture, fixtures, and related products

·         Well-versed in the use and maintenance of various hand and power tools used in woodworking

·         Sanding wooden surfaces and applying veneers, stain, paint or polish to finished products

·         Preparing and applying laminated plastics to wood surface

 

Skill Requirements:

·         Knowledgeable in the use and application of various adhesives and finishes involved with woodworking.

·         Familiar with the safe operation of all stationary machinery such as ripsaw, radial arm saw, jointer, thickness planer, edge sander, wide belt sander, panel saw, table saw, mitre saw, and drill press.

·         Well-versed in the use and maintenance of various hand and power tools used in woodworking

·         Able to read and interpret Metric architectural drawings, shop drawings, cutting bills, and bill of materials.

·         Ability to be productive independently or as part of a team working on a large project.

·         Ability to work with non-conventional woodworking materials such as metals, plastics, solid surface materials, acrylics, glass, large-format tiles, and composite materials is not required but an asset.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Strong understanding of millwork materials and finish techniques.

Working Conditions:

·         Full-time, with occasional overtime or weekend work, depending on project deadlines

·         Physical work may involve lifting 10 – 50lbs

·         Standing for long periods and using tools and machinery

·         Exposure to wood dust

 

Behavioural Competencies:

Demonstrated ability to apply the following behavioural competencies on the job:

·         Communication & Teamwork: Respectfully and effectively communicates with team members to ensure a smooth workflow.

·         Creative Thinking: Approaches tasks with creative and innovative ideas, adding value to projects and solutions.

·         Decision Making: Utilizes effective processes to make timely and well-informed decisions.

·         Flexibility: Demonstrates agility in adapting to change and the ability to work independently.

·         Goal Orientation: Energetically focuses efforts on meeting goals, missions, or objectives.

·         People Skills: Effectively communicates, builds rapport, and relates well to all personality types.

·         Judgement & Decision Making: Exercises sound judgment in decision making, ensuring alignment with project objectives.

·         Organization and Planning: Utilizes logical, systematic, and orderly procedures to meet objectives and deadlines.

·         Problem Solving: Anticipates, analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves issues efficiently.

·         Quality Production: Consistently produces high-quality work that meets customer specifications with no defects.

·         Teamwork: Works effectively and productively with others, fostering a collaborative environment.

·         Time Management: Manages time effectively to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

·         Timeliness & Productivity: Completes tasks within expected timelines, consistently meeting or exceeding production goals.

·         Written Communication: Writes clearly and succinctly, tailoring the message to the target audience.

 

The salary range for this position is $22.00 to $ 27.00 per hour based on experience.

We do not use AI to screen resumes.

Following your probationary period:

Comprehensive benefits package, medical and dental

RRSP
Paid time off
Safety Footwear Allowance Program

Eye Care Allowance Program

Referral bonus program
Employee discount program

Opportunities for training, growth, and advancement