About this career
Furniture assemblers place together all parts of furniture and auxiliary items such as furniture legs and cushions. They may also fit springs or special mechanisms. Furniture assemblers follow instructions or blueprints to assemble the furniture, and use hand tools and power tools.
Essential skills
align components
apply a protective layer
assemble prefabricated furniture
clean wood surface
create furniture frames
create smooth wood surface
ensure conformity to specifications
follow written instructions
join wood elements
memorise assembly instructions
operate drilling equipment
tend boring machine
use power tools
Required knowledge
technical drawings
Additional skills
clean furniture
fix minor scratches
keep records of work progress
manipulate glass
manipulate metal
manipulate plastic
manipulate wood
prepare furniture for application of paint
read standard blueprints
repair furniture frames
repair furniture parts
sand wood
sell furniture
sell household goods
furniture industry
furniture trends
furniture wood types
sanding techniques
Also known as
wooden furniture assembler
furniture assembly technician
furniture assembly operative
furniture assembly worker
furniture hand assembler
