Career overview
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
O*NET-SOC 51-7011.00
Median pay / yr$46,020
OutlookBelow Average
Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters.
Skills employers look for
- Operations MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Knowledge areas
- MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Building and ConstructionKnowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
- Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- DesignKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Certifications that help you get hired
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