This is skilled work at the journeyman level in the fabrication of furniture and cabinets.

Employees in this class are responsible for fabrication of furniture and cabinets, preparation of wood for sign fabrication or construction, and performance of skilled carpentry tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Assignments require the interpretation of detailed technical drawings and blueprints, and the skilled use of specialized cabinetmaking tools and equipment. Supervision may be exercised over semi-skilled or unskilled helpers. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for finished quality of items fabricated and adherence to job specifications.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Fabricates furniture and cabinets using shop machinery including planner, joiner, band saw, table saw, radial arm saw, router, shaper, and standard tools of the carpentry trade.

Prepares wood for sign fabrication and construction; uses plastic, laminates and plexiglas.

Performs skilled carpentry work in the construction, alteration and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, wood fixtures and furniture; repairs tables, benches and cupboards; builds concrete forms; lays sub-flooring and does sheathing.

Works with and interprets technical drawings and blueprints.

Patches boat hulls, makes ribs and braces, repairs fenders, bulkheads, piers and moorings.

Makes estimates of time and materials required for assigned work and keeps simple records.

Supervises and instructs semi-skilled and unskilled helpers.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the design and construction of cabinets, furniture, decorative trim and surface finishes.

Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and materials of the carpentry trade.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the carpentry trade.

Knowledge of the proper utilization of plastics, laminates and plexiglas in specialized carpentry work.

Knowledge of technical drawings and blueprints.

Ability to fabricate cabinets and furniture, and work with different types of wood and wood laminates to close tolerance.

Ability to perform skilled carpentry work.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.

Ability to operate a variety of power-driven wood-working machinery.

Skill in the fabrication of cabinets and furniture.

Skill in carpentry.

Skill in the operation of carpentry tools and equipment.

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