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Occupational Report
for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (51-7011)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational 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. Exclude "Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders" (51-7041 through 51-7042) who specialize in one or a limited number of machine phases.
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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Employment Outlook
for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. Regional employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2008 and 2018. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.Despite declining employment, reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
There are 3 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 3
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 1 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 1
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$10.38 |
$12.10 |
$14.75 |
$18.07 |
$21.19
|
$15.22 |
$31,669 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
10.91 |
13.18 |
16.23 |
19.64 |
22.36
|
16.41 |
34,139 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
9.04 |
11.74 |
14.78 |
17.40 |
19.46
|
14.63 |
30,431 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
11.04 |
12.61 |
14.37 |
17.45 |
20.38
|
15.15 |
31,525 |
| Lane |
10.19 |
11.38 |
13.49 |
16.04 |
18.61
|
14.00 |
29,125 |
| Douglas |
10.34 |
10.97 |
12.00 |
13.74 |
18.36
|
13.03 |
27,104 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
9.54 |
10.86 |
12.76 |
15.70 |
19.88
|
13.76 |
28,622 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
10.86 |
12.37 |
15.43 |
18.07 |
19.69
|
15.27 |
31,770 |
| Klamath / Lake |
9.83 |
10.47 |
11.42 |
13.13 |
14.52
|
11.91 |
24,778 |
| Baker / Union / Wallowa |
9.14 |
11.10 |
15.39 |
16.94 |
17.96
|
14.25 |
29,651 |
| Clackamas |
12.34 |
13.42 |
15.35 |
19.49 |
23.77
|
16.69 |
34,708 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Educational Requirements
for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
- Adjust And Operate Wood Sawing And Woodworking Equipment
- Apply Adhesives
- Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
- Apply Machinist Practices
- Apply Plywood And Veneer Product Knowledge
- Apply Protective Coatings
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
- Apply Woodworking Techniques
- Assemble Wooden Components
- Build Cabinets
- Build Wooden Objects Such As Doors, Sashes, And Furniture
- Coordinate Production Materials And Processes
- Estimate Materials For Production And Manufacturing
- Estimate Time Needed For Project
- Fit Dowels
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Hand Tap Metal, Wood Or Other Material
- Identify Wood Species And Characteristics
- Inspect Components During Manufacturing
- Lay Out Woodworking Projects
- Maneuver Heavy Objects
- Operate Buff And Polishing Machine
- Operate Hand And Power Woodworking Tools Such As Sanders, Routers, And Miters
- Operate Lathes
- Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
- Operate Shaping And Forming Machines
- Read And Understand Operating Manuals
- Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
- Read Production Layouts
- Repair And Maintain Industrial Production And Processing Machinery
- Select Wood For Manufacturing
- Set Up And Operate Wood Cutting, Shaping And Boring Machines
- Sort Raw Materials Used In Manufacturing
- Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
- Use Algebra
- Use Basic Carpentry Techniques
- Use Basic Mathematics
- Use Geometry
- Use Joinery Techniques
- Use Metric System
- Use Surface Finishing Techniques In Manufacturing
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
below.
| Occupation |
Skill Overlap |
| Model Makers, Wood |
77% |
| Patternmakers, Wood |
74% |
| Woodworkers, All Other |
69% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Except Sawing |
56% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Wood |
37% |
| Model Makers, Metal And Plastic |
33% |
| Tool And Die Makers |
32% |
| Patternmakers, Metal And Plastic |
31% |
| Machinists |
31% |
| Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic |
30% |
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