Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
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.
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Salary Information
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters: $46,020 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Assemble wood products. | General |
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | General |
| Operate woodworking equipment. | General |
| Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. | General |
| Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | General |
| Trim excess material from workpieces. | General |
| Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. | General |
| Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards. | General |
| Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. | General |
| Program equipment to perform production tasks. | General |
| Estimate costs of products, services, or materials. | General |
| Estimate material requirements for production. | General |
| Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces. | General |
| Attach decorative or functional accessories to products. | General |
| Repair furniture or upholstery. | General |
| Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products. | General |
| Operate computers or computerized equipment. | General |
| Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. | Maintenance |
| Design furniture. | Development |
| Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer estimation software | Project management software |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software |