Apprentice Cabinetmaker

• Salvi Group is looking for an Apprentice Cabinetmaker to join our team this summer!

Position Type

This is a temporary, full-time position for up to a 16-week term between May and August.

There is the opportunity for a successful summer employee to be considered and offered a permanent, full-time position.

Candidate Eligibility

This is a Canada Summer Job grant funded position, so eligible candidate must:

• be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of their summer job


• be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or  person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the job as listed here, and


• be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

The successful candidate must be available to work a minimum of 35 hours per week and complete at least 6 consecutive weeks.

Summary

Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Apprentice Cabinetmaker is responsible for, but not limited to, performing basic cabinet carpentry and general duties on the shop floor.  The successful candidate will take direction well and be able to perform physically demanding work.

Job Duties

• Surface preparation and sanding materials between coats


• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements


• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools


• Cabinet production and assembly


• Packaging of finished products


• Load and unload CNC


• Load and delivery of product from shop to site


• Receive and pick up of materials as necessary


• Operate and maintain tools and equipment


• Keep a daily log of tasks


• Work with team in the shop to complete projects within established timeframes


• Ensure job-site safety is maintained


• Comply with company policies, procedures and safety requirements


• Maintain open and clear communication with the Shop Manager to establish goals, timelines, and expectations


• Helps maintain cleanliness and safety of the property


• Helps with cabinet installations on site


• Contribute and participate in the effective use of the Quality Control System


• Understand and comply with all Policies and Procedures 


• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent


• Current and cleared Criminal Record Check and pre-employment drug testing are required 

• Valid Class 5 license with a clean driver’s abstract is required

• Entering or completing a Cabinetry Apprenticeship


• Cabinet making experience is an asset

• Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools


• Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job

• Effective verbal and listening communications skills


• Time management and good organizational skills

• Ability to work with others in a team environment


• Ability to problem solve and deal with complex detailed projects

Considered Assets:

• First Aid and CPR


• Forklift experience

Work Conditions

• A minimum of 35 hours per week:  Monday to Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm and Fridays 7:30 am - 4:00 pm


• Hours of work are subject to seasonal changes and variations caused by workload or other circumstances, overtime as required


• Ability to performance manual labour, lift and carry objects up to 100lbs


• Use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)


• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust


• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue


• May be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles

• May be exposed to intermittent loud noise

• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination


• Excellent stamina is required


• Hazards associated with the construction industry

We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.