Joiner and Woodmachinist Career Description
Joiners and woodmachinists manufacture all the woodwork that is necessary for comfort as well as for ornamental purposes in a building, such as windows, doors and counters.
What am I going to do in this occupation?
Joiners and woodmachinists spend their time in a workshop where they use different
hand tools as well as electrical machine-tools.
They design, manufacture and assemble wooden components, for example built-in cupboards according to needs and specification. They are involved in the final
finishing of a building as the wooden components are usually the last items to be installed.
Requirements
What kind of personality do I need? Joiners and woodmachinists should have an eye for line and a sympathetic approach to making a "living object" from what is raw material. They need to be methodical, careful and have a steady approach to work and be able to do calculations and work accurately with regard to details and drawings.
Where can I work?
Persons with the relevant training can be employed in government departments, manufacturing and mining enterprises, building industries and businesses.
Can I work for myself in this occupation?
Joiners and woodmachinists with the necessary experience can practice on a private basis and can start their own businesses.
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