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Cabinetmakers (NOC 7272)DescriptionCabinetmakers construct and repair wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products. They are employed by furniture manufacturing or repair companies, construction companies and cabinetmaking contractors, or they may be self-employed. Example Titles
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DutiesCabinetmakers perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsCabinetmakers need the following skills and abilities: Essential Skills:
Technical Skills:
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Terms & ConditionsThe majority of cabinetmakers work in a factory setting. Others work inside buildings that are undergoing construction or renovation. The work area can be loud and dusty, and the use of ear protection and respirators may be necessary. Bending, lifting, and standing for prolonged periods are physical aspects of the work. Most cabinetmakers work full time (92%). As the work is indoors, year round work is available. The majority of cabinetmakers are employees, although 19% are self employed as independent contractors. Earnings$25,100 per annum - starting $34,300 per annum - average $51,900 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / Training
The following post-secondary institutions offer related training in this field:
University College of the North offers a one-year program in Carpentry/Woodworking. Carpentry/Woodworking graduates receive up to one year's credit toward their Journeyperson's certification if they receive a grade of 70% or greater in all courses. http://is-8668.ucn.ca/webpages/xml/xml_output/2009_6_27/Program_List_1248708258423.xml
Career PathsBeginning woodworkers and cabinetmakers often learn basic skills informally from experienced workers and apprenticeships. Most cabinetmakers work in custom shops or are self-employed. Most cabinetmakers stay in the trade until they retire. They may set up their own shops or advance to supervisory positions. Red Seal trade certification allows for interprovincial mobility. OutlookEmployment prospects for cabinetmakers in the 2010 - 2014 period are expected to be limited. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 1,035. Employment for cabinetmakers is influenced by the outlook for the manufacturing sector, and to a lesser extent the rate of residential and commercial construction and renovation activity within the Province. Manufacturing firms, particularly those that export to the US have shed jobs in the recent economic downturn because of the weak American housing market, while other smaller specialty furniture manufacturing firms have continued to recruit. Prospects are expected to improve later in the outlook period as the housing market rebounds. Smaller or specialty shops that do primarily custom work will offer the best prospects as they are less likely to outsource work overseas or experience significant competition from lower cost imports. Later in the forecast period there are likely to be an increasing number of job vacancies due to retirements. Technology is increasing the skills required of cabinetmakers. The application of computer controlled equipment such as computerized routers is becoming increasingly common in the wood sub-sector of the furniture industry. A proportionally larger number of jobs for cabinetmakers are located in Winnipeg. The majority of cabinetmakers work in the Manufacturing sector (88%), followed by Construction (7%). Employment by Age Group
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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