Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors

Example job titles

• assembly inspector - furniture manufacturing
• chair assembler
• desk assembler
• fixture assembler
• furniture assembler
• furniture finisher
• furniture inspector
• furniture polisher - furniture finishing
• furniture refinisher
• furniture stainer
• furniture stripper
• metal furniture assembler
• table assembler
• touch-up person - furniture finishing
• trimmer - furniture finishing
• wash-off operator - furniture finishing

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Furniture and fixture assemblers
• Prepare, sand and trim wooden furniture and fixture parts using hand and power tools
• Assemble wooden or metal furniture and fixture parts to form subassemblies and complete articles using hand and power tools
• Assemble a combination of parts made of wood, metal, plastic, cane or other materials to form subassemblies or complete furniture articles
• Reinforce assembled furniture and fixtures with dowels or other supports
• Install hardware such as hinges or clasps on furniture and fixtures.
• Furniture finishers
• Set up and operate finishing machines or finish furniture by hand
• Stain or finish wood to specified colour with stains, paints or other materials using brush or spray gun

Employment requirements

• Secondary school education is usually required.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required for furniture and fixtures assemblers and inspectors.
• College, high school or industry courses in furniture finishing or refinishing may be required.

Approved positions by year

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