Skills
43 skills are associated with this occupation.
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Essential knowledge
7 skills
Essential skills / competences
13 skills
Optional knowledge
4 skills
Optional skills / competences
19 skills
Overview
Cabinet makers build cabinets and other furniture by cutting, shaping, joining, sanding and finishing wood pieces with hand tools and power tools.
In job descriptions, look for technical drawings, wood types, furniture frames, sawing, drilling, sanding, woodturning, protective layers, wood finishes, repair work and original furniture design.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Cabinet makers work with wood pieces from drawing to finished furniture. Tasks can include measuring, cutting, drilling, joining, sanding, turning, applying finishes and repairing frames.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include reading technical drawings, understanding wood types, operating saws and drilling equipment, creating smooth surfaces, applying protective layers and fitting furniture parts accurately.
Salary context
Salary context depends on workshop setting, custom design work, material quality, machine use, repair responsibility, finishing standards, delivery duties and whether the role includes original furniture design. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior cabinet making, furniture design, workshop supervision, restoration work, CAD-supported production, specialist finishing or training others in trade techniques.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies mention drawings, bespoke furniture, machinery, hand tools, finishing, repair, delivery and materials such as wood, glass or metal. These details show the craft scope.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Alternative labels
furniture constructor
hand crafted furniture constructor
maker of chairs
craftsman cabinetmaker
chair maker
craftswoman cabinet maker
furniture design and maker
cabinetmaker
manufacture of storage units
maker of settees
craftsman cabinet maker
hand crafted furniture maker
craftswoman cabinetmaker
furniture fitter
maker of kitchen cabinets
maker of beds
hand crafted furniture fitter
hand crafted furniture builder
Occupation group
Cabinet-makers and related workers (7522)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e1416610-ad08-4f37-8b46-9f99632a5c0f |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7522.2 |
| ISCO group | 7522 |
| Concept type | Occupation |