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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

  • Manufacturing

Tasks

What tasks do Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters perform?

  • 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.

  • Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.


Knowledge

What do Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters need to know?

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

  • Building and Construction

    Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.


Skills

What skills do Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters need?

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Quality Control Analysis

    Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.



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