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L. B. Steele Cabinet Co. Cabinet Maker in Rainier, Washington
Job Purpose: Builds cabinets-furniture by studying blueprints and specifications; setting-up and operating equipment; verifying dimensions; assembling and finishing components. Duties: * Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering and studying work orders, blueprints, drawings, sketches, specifications; checking equipment and tools; calculating parts, components, materials, and supplies requirements; obtaining and selecting wood, materials and supplies; planning layout, including use of computer-aided engineering, design, and production systems; altering designs as needed; preparing time and cost estimates. * Cuts and shapes wood components by determining appropriate methods for cutting, shaping, and assembling parts; setting-up and operating equipment, including power saws, planers, sanders, lathes, jointers, routers, and nailers; programming computer-aided equipment; measuring and marking materials; verifying dimensions; trimming parts using hand tools, including planes, chisels, wood files, and sanders. * Assembles units by attaching parts and components using fasteners and adhesives; verifying dimensions; trimming and adjusting parts. * Finishes units by sanding, staining, sealing, and painting surfaces; adding hardware. * Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and legal regulations, including Material Safety Data Sheets, Occupational Safety and Health Act, and Environmental Protection Act. * Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. * Keeps supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items. * Controls costs by conserving use of equipment and supplies. * Documents production by completing forms, reports, logs, and records; maintaining databases. * Maintains quality production results by following organization standards. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. * Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: Documentation Skills, Inventory Management, Conceptual Skills, Strategic Planning, Listening, Functional and Technical Skills, Creativity, Supply Management, Tooling, Developing Creative Standards, Automotive Manufacturing