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Chicago Regional Council
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Is a Carpenter's Career Right for you?
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What are the Hours and Working Conditions of a Cabinetmaker/Millworker?
Cabinetmakers and millworkers generally work eight-hour days,
and normally spend the entire day inside a shop or large plant. Apprentices
usually start out by helping journeymen with basic tasks like material
handling, sanding, and some assembly work, and move into more sophisticated
jobs as their knowledge and skills increase. Safety and health are of
utmost concern to cabinetmakers and millworkers because of the machinery,
tools, materials and equipment with which they work. Particularly important
is that workers use all safety precautions when working with or around
woodworking machinery such as cut-off saws, table saws and joiners.
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Much of your time as an apprentice will be spent learning about safety
and health. You will also learn about the characteristics and properties
of woods and other materials used in mill-cabinet shops. You will learn
to operate numerous pieces of equipment and machinery, and to do a lot
of different operations. However, most cabinetmakers and millworkers
become highly specialized - such as benchworker, detailer, or shaper
operator. It will be up to you to find your place in the shop. But through
apprenticeship, the sky's the limit!
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If you are looking for a CAREER that will allow you to support a family,
receive great benefits and enjoy your retirement, contact us to find out more.
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