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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Accordion Maker

2.	Alteration Worker

3.	Antique Furniture Repairer

4.	Antique Repairer

5.	Boat Oar Maker

6.	Bow Maker

7.	Cabinet Assembler

8.	Cabinet Builder

9.	Cabinet Installer

10.	Cabinet Professional

11.	Cabinet Worker

12.	Cabinetmaker

13.	Chair Maker

14.	Chair Mechanic

15.	Chair Mender

16.	Counter Top Maker

17.	Custom Stock Maker

18.	Cutter

19.	Double End Tenon Operator

20.	Experimental Box Tester

21.	Frame Builder

22.	Framer

23.	Furniture Builder

24.	Furniture Maker

25.	Guitar Maker

26.	Hand Carver

27.	Hand Fretted Instrument Maker

28.	Hand Violin Maker

29.	Harp Maker

30.	Harpsichord Maker

31.	Hat Block Maker

32.	Inlayer

33.	Last Model Maker

34.	Machine Operator

35.	Mantel Craftsman

36.	Marquetry Worker

37.	Pipe Organ Builder

38.	Router Operator

39.	Sander

40.	Smoking Pipe Maker

41.	Stock Checker

42.	Wood Cabinetmaker

43.	Wood Furniture Assembler

44.	Wood Machinist

45.	Wood Mechanist

46.	Wood Ski Maker

47.	Woodworker

48.	Woodworking Bench Carpenter

49.	Woodworking Machinist

Job Tasks

	Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture. Assemble wood products.

	Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product. Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.

	Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes. Operate woodworking equipment.

	Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions. Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

	Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps. Assemble wood products.

	Estimate the amounts, types, or costs of needed materials. Estimate costs of products, services, or materials. Estimate material requirements for production.

	Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing. Assemble wood products.

	Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools. Attach decorative or functional accessories to products.

	Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing. Trim excess material from workpieces.

	Cut timber to the right size and shape and trim parts of joints to ensure a snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files. Trim excess material from workpieces. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

	Match materials for color, grain, or texture, giving attention to knots or other features of the wood. Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.

	Perform final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool. Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces.

	Bore holes for insertion of screws or dowels, by hand or using boring machines. Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.

	Repair or alter wooden furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, paneling, or other pieces. Repair furniture or upholstery.

	Dip, brush, or spray assembled articles with protective or decorative finishes, such as stain, varnish, paint, or lacquer. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

	Draw up detailed specifications and discuss projects with customers. Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications.

	Design furniture, using computer-aided drawing programs.

	Apply Masonite, formica, or vinyl surfacing materials.

	Program computers to operate machinery. Program equipment to perform production tasks.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Woodworkers
	Woodworkers manufacture a variety of products such as cabinets and furniture, using wood, veneers, and laminates. They often combine and incorporate different materials into wood.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Woodworkers
	Although working conditions vary from plant to plant, some woodworkers may encounter machinery noise and wood dust. Others work in modern plants with good lighting, active dust control, and sound deadening enclosures. Woodworkers have a higher rate of injuries and illnesses than the national average.

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