Overview
Languages
French
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Various locations
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Custom machine shop
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Art centre
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
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Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
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Prepare tenders and quotations
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Estimate costs and materials
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Utilize hand and power tools
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Supervise other artists or apprentices
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Strip old finish from wood surface
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Restore and conserve museum and gallery artifacts
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Repair machine tools and parts
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Perform other routine maintenance
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Measure lumber to ensure specified thickness, length and width
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Build models
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Greet customers
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Service attachments and working tools
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Maintain work areas
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Set up and adjust production machineries/tools
Experience and specialization
Type of production art
Technical experience
Exhibit preparation experience
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Mounting/installing objects
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Display cases
Equipment and machinery experience
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Hand tools
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Saws
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Roller painting
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Power cutting tools
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Conventional spray painting
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Brush painting
Area of specialization
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Wood use
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Varnishes
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Model and mould maker
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Custom fabrication
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Physically demanding
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Tight deadlines
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Work with minimal supervision
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Team player
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Punctuality
Benefits
Other benefits
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit