Cabinet maker, Kaihanga kāpata taonga
Also known as
- Furniture maker, marine cabinet maker, joiner
Cabinet makers make, assemble and repair wooden furniture and other wood products. They may make wooden parts and fittings or fit catches and other fixtures to wood products.
Duration
1:36 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$28 to $41
Most common
$49
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Cabinet makers
- usually work regular business hours, but may work overtime or weekends
- usually work in factories or small workshops
- may work in noisy, dusty or hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- make cabinets and other wooden products
- cut wood pieces
- attach handles, hinges and fittings
- operate woodworking machines and tools
- trim edges to a neat finish
- measure materials
- check finished cabinets for quality
- estimate materials needed for each job
- estimate costs for materials and work
Practical
Organised
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do training to become a cabinet maker.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in manufacturing, engineering and technology
- a New Zealand Certificate in Furniture (Level 3 or 4)
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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