Millwright

• Handcrafted door manufacturing
• Plan joints, assemble parts and perform partial assemblies
• Sandblast wood surfaces
• Reinforce joints in casements
• Operate woodworking machines such as power saws, varlopes, mortisers, shapers and use hand tools to cut, shape and form parts
• Finishing touches on surfaces
• Study plans, specifications or drawings of items to be manufactured, or prepare specifications
• Mark outlines or dimensions of parts on wood
• Use woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and routers, and hand tools to cut, shape and form parts and components
• Trim joints and assemble parts and subassemblies to form a complete unit using glue and clamps, and reinforce joints using nails, screws or other fasteners
• Sand wood surfaces and apply veneer, stain or varnish to finished products
• Repair or remodel wood accessories and related products
• Estimate the quantity, type and cost of materials required

• Be able to take accurate measurements using a tape measure and calipers
• Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently
• Must have basic reading and writing skills
• Must be able to add and subtract fractions and whole numbers and convert fractions to decimals
• Ability to read, follow and understand written and oral work instructions
• Ability to diagnose and carry out minor wood repairs
• A high school diploma is generally required
• A four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of more than four years' work experience in the trade and some high school or university courses
• Red Seal or trade certification is considered an asset

Red Seal or trade certification