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Cabinet Maker - Working conditions

Kaihanga Kapata Taonga

Working Conditions

Cabinet makers work in factories or small workshops and most cabinet-making workshops and factories are noisy and dusty. There may sometimes be glue fumes.

They may travel to customers' homes to fit furniture or take measurements. Marine cabinet makers may occasionally work on boats.

Russell Tuck in his workshop

Cabinet makers use a large range of tools in their work

Equipment

Equipment cabinet makers may use includes:

hand and power tools

wood

precise measuring equipment

earmuffs, goggles and/or dust masks

precise drawing equipment

a computer.

Hours

Cabinet makers work regular hours, and may be required to work weekends if necessary.

Contact with people

Cabinet makers work alone and in teams. They may work without supervision and interact with other workers and customers. They may teach apprentices and also have contact with suppliers of cabinet-making material and wood.