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Are you looking to join an experienced team where you can utilize your woodworking skills to fabricate high grade furniture? Look no further! Award Staffing has partnered with a company located in the Western metro area and we are searching for a driven Cabinetmaker. This is a temp-to-hire placement opportunity with a rapidly growing, friendly environment company. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to the organization's core values of integrity, passion, possibility and the ability to work at the speed of retail. If you feel you have the drive and ambition for this role then don t hesitate in applying!



Job Title: Cabinetmaker
Schedule: Monday Friday
Hours: 8: 00 5: 00 PM
Pay: $17 - $22/hr

Summary 

  • Sets up and operates variety of woodworking machines and uses various hand-tools to fabricate and repair wooden cabinets and high grade furniture. The Cabinet Maker demonstrates commitment to the PD core values of integrity, passion, possibility and the ability to work at the speed of retail.
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  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 
  • Studies blueprints or drawings of articles to be constructed or repaired, and plans sequence of cutting or shaping operations to be performed
  • Marks outline or dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock
  • Matches materials for color, grain, or texture
  • Sets up and operates woodworking machines such as power saws, jointer, mortiser, tenoner, molder, and shaper, to cut and shape parts from wood stock
  • Trims component parts of joints to ensure snug fit
  • Bores holes for insertion of screws or dowels
  • Glues, fits, and clamps parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit
  • Drives nails or other fasteners into joints at designated places to reinforce joints
  • Sands and scrapes surfaces and joints of articles to prepare articles for finishing
  • Repairs high grade articles of furniture
  • Dips, brushes, or sprays assembled articles with protective or decorative materials such as stain, varnish, or paint
  • Installs hardware such as hinges, catches, and drawer pulls
  • Other duties may be assigned



Competencies 
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge
Use of Technology - Uses technology to increase productivity
Design - Demonstrates attention to detail
Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension
Cooperation - Works cooperatively in group situations
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Quantity - Completes work in timely manner
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 
Associates or Technical degree from a community or technical college; One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills 
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills 
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability 
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.