Cabinetmakers
Cabinetmakers build cabinets and other items that are made from wood.
Cabinetmakers construct or repair items made from wood. They read blueprints or examine drawings to learn about the items they will make.
Quick Facts
Wages: Below the statewide median $16.82 / hour
Employment Outlook:
Percent Growth
11.3%
Above average
Education and Training Needed:
Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)
Skills Needed:
Monitoring Equipment, Controlling Quality, Monitoring Performance
Tools and Technology:
- Tools: Power saws, Planes, Wood chisels
- Technology: Computer aided design CAD software, Data base user interface and query software, Electronic mail software
Job Title Examples:
Cabinet Builder, Cutter, Double End Tenon Operator
