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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-7011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 34,800.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 16.00
Currently, there are 97,980 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters”.

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Tasks for “Harpsichord Maker”

Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.
Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
Repair or alter wooden furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, paneling, or other pieces.
Match materials for color, grain, or texture, giving attention to knots or other features of the wood.
Program computers to operate machinery.
Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools.
Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.
Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions.
Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
Cut timber to the right size and shape and trim parts of joints to ensure a snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
Bore holes for insertion of screws or dowels, by hand or using boring machines.
Apply Masonite, formica, or vinyl surfacing materials.
Estimate the amounts, types, or costs of needed materials.
Dip, brush, or spray assembled articles with protective or decorative finishes, such as stain, varnish, paint, or lacquer.
Draw up detailed specifications and discuss projects with customers.
Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
Perform final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool.
Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.
Design furniture, using computer-aided drawing programs.

Related Technology & Tools

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Paint application rollers
Reciprocating saws
Bastard flat files
Disk sanders
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Panel saws
Pneumatic nail guns
Single spindle drill presses
Profile molders
Block planes
Protective ear plugs
Bench grinders
Power sanders
Case clamps
Power planers
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Digital micrometers
Steel rules
Paint spray guns
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Thickness planers
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Marking gauges
Edging clamps
Mill files
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Biscuit joiners
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Drill presses
Staple guns
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Metal punches
Phillips head screwdrivers
Dividers
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Tenon saws
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Layout squares
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Computerized numerical control CNC routers
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Smooth planes
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Radial drills
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Locking pliers
Boring machines
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Veneer saws
T-bevels
Wedge clamps
Bench vises
Moisture meters
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Table routers
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Adjustable hand wrenches
Metal shears
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Roughing gouges
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Profile grinders
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T-squares
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Precision levels
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Hot presses
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Portable routers
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Machinists' squares
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Personal computers
Laminate trimmers
Scrapers
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