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Occupation AtlasCabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

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.

Also called Angled Cabinetmaker · Assembler · Cabinet Assembler · Cabinet Builder · Cabinet Designer · Cabinet Door Maker · Cabinet Finisher · Cabinet Installer
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Job Zone 2 — Some Preparation NeededHolland code RCA35 skills on file

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Job Zone

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Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed

Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma, some previous work-related skill or experience, and a few months to a year of training with experienced workers.

Job Zone is O*NET's rating of how much education, experience and training an occupation typically needs — a property of the work, not of anyone doing it.

Occupational interest profile

RCARealistic · Conventional · Artistic — the three strongest interests, in order

  • R Realistic7.00
  • C Conventional3.38
  • A Artistic2.50
  • I Investigative2.05
  • E Enterprising1.23
  • S Social1.11

RIASEC (Holland) interests on O*NET's 0–7 scale: what the work draws on, not what any individual prefers. Hover a row for what each dimension means.

Education and experience

The education level respondents say the job requires, and the most common answer for experience and training.

  • Less than a High School Diploma21%
  • High School Diploma or the equivalent76%
  • Some College Courses3%
Related work experience
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months (26%)
On-site or in-plant training
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months (35%)
On-the-job training
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months (30%)

Typically associated skills

All 35 O*NET skills, most important first. Importance (1–5) says how much a skill matters here; level (0–7) says how much of it the work calls for, with O*NET's example of a nearby level. Neither is a proficiency rating of a person.

  • Operations Monitoring3.43.1Level 4 looks like: Monitor machine functions on an automated production line
  • Quality Control Analysis3.33.5Level 4 looks like: Assess new parts for precision and accuracy to specifications
  • Judgment and Decision Making3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flow
  • Monitoringbasic3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Proofread and correct a letter
  • Time Management3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Keep a monthly calendar of appointments
  • Operation and Control3.02.9Level 2 looks like: Navigate the settings on an office printer to print on both sides of the paper
  • Complex Problem Solving2.92.9Level 2 looks like: Lay out tools to complete a job
  • Reading Comprehensionbasic2.92.9Level 2 looks like: Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form
  • Speakingbasic2.92.9Level 2 looks like: Greet tourists and explain tourist attractions
  • Operations Analysis2.92.8Level 2 looks like: Select a printer for an office
  • Troubleshooting2.92.8Level 2 looks like: Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machine
  • Critical Thinkingbasic2.83.0Level 2 looks like: Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being late
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  • Mathematicsbasic2.82.9Level 2 looks like: Count the amount of change to be given to a customer
  • Active Listeningbasic2.82.8Level 2 looks like: Take a customer's order
  • Equipment Selection2.82.8Level 2 looks like: Select a tool to adjust a loose part on a bicycle
  • Coordination2.82.6Level 2 looks like: Schedule appointments for a medical clinic
  • Equipment Maintenance2.62.9Level 2 looks like: Add oil to an engine as indicated by a warning light
  • Active Learningbasic2.62.5Level 2 looks like: Think about the implications of a news article for job opportunities
  • Repairing2.62.5Level 2 looks like: Tighten a screw to get a door to close properly
  • Social Perceptiveness2.62.3Level 2 looks like: Notice that customers are angry because they have been waiting too long
  • Management of Personnel Resources2.52.1Level 2 looks like: Encourage a coworker who is having difficulty finishing a project
  • Writingbasic2.42.3Level 2 looks like: Write down a guest's order at a restaurant
  • Systems Evaluation2.32.1Level 2 looks like: Determine why estimates for the time to complete a task are overly optimistic
  • Instructing2.12.1Level 2 looks like: Instruct a new employee in the use of a timekeeping system
  • Persuasion2.12.1Level 2 looks like: Solicit donations for a charity
  • Negotiation2.12.0Level 2 looks like: Present justification to a manager for altering a work schedule
  • Service Orientation2.12.0Level 2 looks like: Ask customers if they would like a cup of coffee
  • Management of Material Resources2.11.3Level 2 looks like: Reserve a room for a management meeting
  • Management of Financial Resources2.11.1Level 2 looks like: Use available funds to buy office supplies and record the amount of the purchase
  • Learning Strategiesbasic2.02.0Level 2 looks like: Learn a different method of completing a task from a coworker
  • Systems Analysis2.02.0Level 2 looks like: Determine how loss of a team member will affect the completion of a job
  • Technology Design1.91.5Level 2 looks like: Adjust exercise equipment for use by a customer
  • Installation1.60.8
  • Programming1.60.8
  • Sciencebasic1.0—

Tasks

14 core · 6 supplemental

What people in this occupation do, as O*NET records it, core tasks first by importance (1–5).

  1. Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.4.4
  2. Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.4.4
  3. Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.4.3
  4. Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.4.3
  5. 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.4.3
  6. Match materials for color, grain, or texture, giving attention to knots or other features of the wood.4.3
  7. Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.4.3
  8. Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.4.2
  9. Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.4.2
  10. 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.4.2
  11. Bore holes for insertion of screws or dowels, by hand or using boring machines.4.2
  12. Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools.4.2
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  1. Perform final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool.4.1
  2. Repair or alter wooden furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, paneling, or other pieces.3.9
  3. Program computers to operate machinery.4.4
  4. Design furniture, using computer-aided drawing programs.4.4
  5. Dip, brush, or spray assembled articles with protective or decorative finishes, such as stain, varnish, paint, or lacquer.3.9
  6. Draw up detailed specifications and discuss projects with customers.3.8
  7. Estimate the amounts, types, or costs of needed materials.3.7
  8. Apply Masonite, formica, or vinyl surfacing materials.3.3

Knowledge

Bodies of knowledge the work draws on.

  • Building and Construction3.23.1Level 4 looks like: Fix a plumbing leak in the ceiling
  • Mathematics3.23.1Level 4 looks like: Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales
  • Production and Processing3.02.8
  • Design2.93.1Level 4 looks like: Design plans for remodeling a kitchen
  • Mechanical2.92.6
  • Administration and Management2.62.6
  • Engineering and Technology2.62.3Level 1 looks like: Install a door lock
  • Education and Training2.42.2Level 1 looks like: Show someone how to bowl
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  • Physics2.41.7Level 1 looks like: Use a crowbar to pry open a box
  • English Language2.21.2Level 1 looks like: Write a thank you note
  • Computers and Electronics2.11.5Level 1 looks like: Operate a media player to watch a training video
  • Administrative2.01.5Level 1 looks like: Direct phone calls to the appropriate staff member
  • Customer and Personal Service1.91.3Level 1 looks like: Process a customer's dry-cleaning drop off
  • Transportation1.81.5Level 1 looks like: Ride a train to work
  • Chemistry1.71.0Level 1 looks like: Use a common household bug spray
  • Public Safety and Security1.70.8Level 1 looks like: Use a seatbelt
  • Foreign Language1.6—
  • Communications and Media1.40.7Level 1 looks like: Write a thank you note
  • Philosophy and Theology1.4—
  • Medicine and Dentistry1.30.5Level 1 looks like: Use a band-aid
  • Personnel and Human Resources1.30.5Level 1 looks like: Fill out a medical claim form
  • Psychology1.3—
  • Telecommunications1.3—
  • Economics and Accounting1.2—
  • Geography1.2—
  • Law and Government1.2—
  • Sociology and Anthropology1.2—
  • Therapy and Counseling1.2—
  • Biology1.1—
  • Fine Arts1.1—
  • Food Production1.1—
  • History and Archeology1.1—
  • Sales and Marketing1.1—

Abilities

Enduring capacities the work calls for.

  • Control Precision4.03.8Level 4 looks like: Adjust farm tractor controls
  • Manual Dexterity4.03.9Level 4 looks like: Pack oranges in crates as quickly as possible
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness3.93.9Level 4 looks like: Thread a needle
  • Finger Dexterity3.93.9Level 4 looks like: Attach small dials to audio equipment on an assembly line
  • Near Vision3.93.9
  • Visualization3.83.8Level 4 looks like: Follow a diagram to assemble a metal storage cabinet
  • Multilimb Coordination3.63.1Level 4 looks like: Operate a forklift truck in a warehouse
  • Trunk Strength3.53.0Level 2 looks like: Sit up in an office chair
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  • Extent Flexibility3.13.1Level 4 looks like: Reach for a box on a high warehouse shelf
  • Auditory Attention3.02.9Level 2 looks like: Listen to a lecture while people nearby are talking
  • Category Flexibility3.03.0Level 3 looks like: Classify flowers according to size, color, and smell
  • Deductive Reasoning3.02.9Level 2 looks like: Know that a stalled car can coast downhill
  • Far Vision3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Read a roadside billboard
  • Inductive Reasoning3.02.9Level 2 looks like: Decide what to wear based on the weather report
  • Information Ordering3.03.3Level 2 looks like: Follow the correct steps to make change
  • Perceptual Speed3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Sort mail according to ZIP codes with no time pressure
  • Problem Sensitivity3.02.9Level 2 looks like: Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't work
  • Reaction Time3.03.6Level 4 looks like: Press a button to stop operation when a warning light goes off
  • Selective Attention3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearby
  • Speech Recognition3.02.9Level 2 looks like: Recognize the voice of a coworker
  • Static Strength3.03.4Level 4 looks like: Pull a 40-pound sack of fertilizer across the lawn
  • Depth Perception2.92.6Level 2 looks like: Merge a car into traffic on a city street
  • Hearing Sensitivity2.92.6Level 2 looks like: Notice a doorbell ringing
  • Oral Comprehension2.93.1Level 4 looks like: Understand a coach's oral instructions for a sport
  • Oral Expression2.92.9Level 2 looks like: Place an order at a restaurant drive-thru
  • Originality2.92.9Level 2 looks like: Use a credit card to open a locked door
  • Rate Control2.92.8
  • Response Orientation2.92.9Level 2 looks like: When a doorbell and phone ring at the same time, quickly select which to answer first
  • Visual Color Discrimination2.93.0Level 4 looks like: Trace electrical circuits marked by various colored wires
  • Flexibility of Closure2.82.9Level 2 looks like: Detect that your phone is ringing while at a concert
  • Fluency of Ideas2.82.9Level 2 looks like: Name four different uses for a screwdriver
  • Mathematical Reasoning2.82.0Level 1 looks like: Determine how much 20 oranges will cost when they are priced at 5 for 4 dollars
  • Speech Clarity2.82.8
  • Written Comprehension2.82.9Level 2 looks like: Understand signs on the highway
  • Written Expression2.82.4Level 1 looks like: Write a note to remind someone to take food out of the freezer
  • Dynamic Strength2.62.5Level 2 looks like: Use pruning shears to trim a bush
  • Gross Body Coordination2.62.6Level 2 looks like: Get in and out of a truck
  • Number Facility2.62.1Level 3 looks like: Calculate a discounted price
  • Stamina2.62.6
  • Wrist-Finger Speed2.62.4Level 2 looks like: Use a screwdriver to twist in a screw
  • Speed of Limb Movement2.52.0Level 2 looks like: Saw through a thin piece of wood
  • Speed of Closure2.42.3Level 3 looks like: Recognize a song after hearing only the first few notes
  • Time Sharing2.32.1Level 2 looks like: Listen to music while entering numbers into a spreadsheet
  • Explosive Strength2.11.6Level 2 looks like: Hit a nail with a hammer
  • Gross Body Equilibrium2.11.9Level 2 looks like: Stand on a ladder
  • Memorization2.11.9Level 1 looks like: Remember the number on your bus to be sure you get back on the right one
  • Spatial Orientation2.11.0Level 2 looks like: Use the floor plan to locate a store in a mall
  • Glare Sensitivity2.01.0Level 2 looks like: Drive on a familiar road on a cloudy day
  • Peripheral Vision2.01.0Level 2 looks like: Keep in step while marching in a band
  • Night Vision1.90.9
  • Sound Localization1.90.9
  • Dynamic Flexibility1.1—

Work activities

Kinds of activity the work is made of.

  • Controlling Machines and Processes4.24.8Level 4 looks like: Operate a drilling rig
  • Handling and Moving Objects4.25.9
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates4.04.2Level 4 looks like: Report the results of a sales meeting to a supervisor
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials3.82.9
  • Getting Information3.72.9
  • Performing General Physical Activities3.64.0Level 4 looks like: Paint the outside of a house
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings3.53.6Level 4 looks like: Test electrical circuits
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems3.43.7Level 4 looks like: Select the location for a major retail store
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  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events3.33.0Level 4 looks like: Judge the suitability of food products for an event
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment3.33.3Level 4 looks like: Change the oil on a tractor
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge3.33.6Level 4 looks like: Keep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports cars
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information3.22.5Level 1 looks like: Estimate the size of household furniture to be shipped
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People3.23.0Level 4 looks like: Determine the value of property lost in a fire
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment3.22.4Level 1 looks like: Drive a car
  • Thinking Creatively3.23.3Level 4 looks like: Adapt popular music for a high school marching band
  • Developing and Building Teams3.12.8
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships3.13.7Level 4 looks like: Maintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clients
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards3.12.4Level 1 looks like: Review forms for completeness
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work3.13.2Level 4 looks like: Plan and adjust a personal to-do list according to changing demands
  • Training and Teaching Others3.13.1Level 4 looks like: Teach a social sciences course to high school students
  • Analyzing Data or Information2.92.3Level 1 looks like: Skim a short article to gather the main point
  • Documenting/Recording Information2.92.6
  • Processing Information2.92.6
  • Coaching and Developing Others2.82.9
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others2.82.7
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies2.82.1Level 1 looks like: Plan the holiday schedule for an airline workforce
  • Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment2.72.2Level 1 looks like: Specify the lighting for a work area
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates2.72.3Level 1 looks like: Work occasionally as a backup supervisor
  • Working with Computers2.72.7
  • Assisting and Caring for Others2.62.2Level 1 looks like: Help a coworker complete an assignment
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others2.62.6
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others2.52.1Level 1 looks like: Interpret a blood pressure reading
  • Monitoring and Controlling Resources2.52.7
  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment2.52.4Level 1 looks like: Use display settings to adjust a television picture
  • Scheduling Work and Activities2.52.6
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others2.42.3Level 1 looks like: Work in a position that requires little advising of others
  • Staffing Organizational Units2.31.8Level 1 looks like: Work in a position that has minimal staffing requirements
  • Performing Administrative Activities2.21.5Level 1 looks like: Complete routine paperwork
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization2.11.7Level 1 looks like: Have little contact with people outside the organization
  • Selling or Influencing Others2.01.2Level 1 looks like: Convince a coworker to assist with an assignment
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public1.81.4Level 1 looks like: Check tickets at a concert

Work context

The conditions most characteristic of the work, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale.

  • Spend Time Standing5.0
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls4.9
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets4.6
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate4.5
  • Exposed to Contaminants4.2
  • Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams4.2
  • Exposed to Hazardous Equipment4.1
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions4.0
  • Contact With Others3.6
  • Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals3.6

Technology

6 tools

Software used in this work. In demand: among the tools job postings for this occupation name most. Hot: often named in job postings across the economy.

Hot (4)

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Windows
Other tools (2)
  • Computer estimation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

Related occupations

O*NET's own list of the occupations most related to this one, closest first.

  1. Model Makers, Wood
  2. Furniture Finishers
  3. Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
  4. Carpenters
  5. Patternmakers, Wood
  6. Upholsterers
  7. Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
  8. Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
  9. Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing
  10. Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

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