About This Career Path
Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.
Manufacturing
Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.
Manufacturing Industry
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Average
$38,320
ANNUAL
$18.42
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,830
ANNUAL
$13.86
HOURLY
Mid Level
$36,740
ANNUAL
$17.66
HOURLY
Expert Level
$49,490
ANNUAL
$23.79
HOURLY
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
2,020
Projected job openings through 2030
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Supporting Certifications
Degree Recommendations
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
01
Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
02
Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
03
Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
04
Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.
05
Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired, or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions.
06
Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.
07
Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
08
Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools.
09
Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.
10
Estimate the amounts, types, or costs of needed materials.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Control Precision
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