Am I Suited For This Job?
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Carpenters and cabinetmakers:
- are able to work well with their hands
- solve math problems quickly and accurately
- must be physically fit
- must have good hand-eye coordination, and communication skills
Cabinetmakers also need a good eye for selecting and joining
materials and be able to visualize a pleasing finished product
Carpenters may work indoors or outdoors; the environment is often noisy or dirty. You must take appropriate safety precautions when lifting materials, working from heights and working with equipment and tools.
Cabinetmakers work indoors in factories or woodworking shops; these are usually dusty and noisy and expose workers to wood finishing products and glues that may contain dangerous chemicals and fumes.
Sources: Work BC Career Profiles & Career Cruising