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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Also called: Cabinet Assembler, Cabinet Installer, Cabinetmaker, Frame Builder

What they do:

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.

On the job, you would:
  • Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
  • Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
  • Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
On the job, you'll need:

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Engineering and Technology

  • building and construction
  • design

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Basic Skills

  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
  • talking to others

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Controlled Movement

  • quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
  • use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

Ideas and Logic

  • notice when problems happen
  • order or arrange things

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Concern for Others

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft Outlook

Facilities management software

  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $38,810

Education

High school diploma/GED or certificate after high school is usually needed.

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