Description:

Job Summary

Furniture Carpenter will generally be responsible for designing, building, and repairing various types of furniture such as wooden chairs, shelves, drawers, tables, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out planning and survey to identify and implement of trending styles and ideas in construction
• Interact with clients to obtain information as regards their specification and preferences for a project
• Proffer recommendation on appropriate furniture designs and styles, considering costs and choice
• Provide cost estimate of materials required for the construction of wooden fixture
• Select suitable wood type, as well as other materials needed for construction work
• Create custom woodworks used in the crafting of fine furniture units
• Repair or replace damaged wood parts in structures such as beds, cabinets, and desks
• Ensure the regularity of woodwork by carrying out smoothening and various operation using planes and staining materials
• Conduct studies on classic woodwork to attempt a reinvention or reconstruction of such designs
• Take measurements to establish furniture dimensions during the design or construction of wooden structures
• Cut and shape wood materials to obtain components for a furniture unit
• Assemble and join wood components with the aid of nails, glue, and hammer to form a complete structure
• Bore holes on wood materials/structures to create lodge space for screws and bolts
• Install wood add-ons such as hinges, handles, and locks onto finished products
• Guide and supervise the activities of junior or trainee furniture carpenters.

Requirements

• At least Diploma or Technical Training Program in carpentry
• Minimum 4years carpentry experience
• Must be skilled in the use of various tools and machines to create desired patterns and shapes

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