Cabinet Making and Shopfitting

What do cabinet makers and shopfitters do?

Cabinet makers construct or repair furniture of flat panel, solid timber, or timber-based construction. Shopfitters construct or renovate commercial properties, including office and retail settings.

Typical Tasks

• Operating woodworking machines and hand tools to fabricate and repair cabinets and furniture
• Preparing and designing plans for contracts
• Studying drawings and plan cutting and shaping
• Gluing, fitting, and clamping components together using clamps or a clamping machine