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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Job Information
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.
Information
- Most woodworkers are trained on the job; becoming a skilled woodworker often requires several years of experience.
- Job prospects should be excellent for highly skilled woodworkers who are proficient users of computerized numerical control machines.
- Employment is highly sensitive to economic cycles; during economic downturns, workers are subject to layoffs or reductions in hours.
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $30,530/yr ($15.27/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Average |
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Education | High School diploma |