Riccarton High School
Cabinet Maker Kaihanga Kapata Taonga
Cabinet makers make and repair fittings and furniture for homes, businesses and boats.
Cabinet makers may do some or all of the following:
- use computer-aided design (CAD) programs to design furniture
- select timber and other materials, and cut to size
- screw or glue the pieces together, and attach fittings such as handles
- trim, sand and polish or paint furniture
- repair or replace damaged furniture parts
- program computers to operate machinery
- calculate costs if they have their own cabinet-making business
- supervise other cabinet makers if working in a factory.
Physical Requirements
Cabinet makers need to have steady hands and good hand-eye co-ordination. People with asthma or other breathing problems need to be able to control these conditions in the workshop.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for cabinet makers includes:
- furniture sales work
- woodturning
- work in carpentry or joinery.
Personal Qualities
Cabinet makers must be:
- quick and neat in their work
- patient
- accurate, with an eye for detail
- able to work independently or as part of a furniture factory team.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for cabinet makers includes:
- furniture sales work
- woodturning
- work in carpentry or joinery.
Subject Recommendations
A minimum of three years of secondary education is recommended. Useful subjects include English, maths, technology, and design & visual communication.
Cabinet Makers can earn around $39K-$60K per year per year.
Cabinet makers can progress into supervisor or management roles, or become self-employed.
They may also specialise in making marine cabinets for boats, ships and yachts.
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