Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

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.

Tasks Include:

Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.
Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.
Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired, or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: -0.1%

National: -2.7%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Two: Some Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)

Median Earnings:

National

$43,260.00

State

$38,740.00

Regional

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Description

Career Cluster:

Manufacturing

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Education

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 62.02%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 26.62%
Less than a High School Diploma = 11.36%

Related Work Experience

Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 31.81%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 25.60%
Over 10 years = 21.83%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 9.43%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 6.17%
Up to and including 1 month = 4.14%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 1.01%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 20.82%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 19.41%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 19.41%
None = 14.85%
Up to and including 1 month = 11.49%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 8.23%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 4.78%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 1.01%

On-the-Job Training

Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 32.68%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 24.89%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 21.83%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 9.25%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 6.19%
None or short demonstration = 4.14%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 1.01%

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.
Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.
Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired, or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions.
Cut timber to the right size, and shape and trim parts of joints to ensure a snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
Match materials for color, grain, or texture, giving attention to knots or other features of the wood.
Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.
Bore holes for insertion of screws or dowels, by hand or using boring machines.
Perform final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool.
Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools.
Repair or alter wooden furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, paneling, or other pieces.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Program computers to operate machinery.
Estimate the amounts, types, or costs of needed materials.
Apply Masonite, formica, or vinyl surfacing materials.
Design furniture, using computer-aided drawing programs.
Dip, brush, or spray assembled articles with protective or decorative finishes, such as stain, varnish, paint, or lacquer.
Draw up detailed specifications and discuss projects with customers.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Adjustable wrenches (Adjustable hand wrenches)
Positioning jig (Adjustable jigs)
Compasses (Angle dividers)
Awls
Saws (Back saws)
Hold down clamps (Band clamps)
Bandsaw wheel (Bandsaws)
Hand clamps (Bar clamps)
Files (Bastard flat files)
Power sanders (Belt sanders)
Bench dog (Bench dogs)
Power grinders (Bench grinders)
Bench vises
Biscuit jointers (Biscuit joiners)
Biscuit jointers (Biscuit joining machines)
Planes (Block planes)
Boring machines
Wood chisels (Bowl gouges)
Lathes (Bowl lathes)
Hand or push drill (Braces and bits)
Utility knives (Burn-in knives)
Hand clamps (Cam clamps)
Wood chisels (Carpentry chisels)
Positioning jig (Case clamps)
Power saws (Chop saws)
Planes (Circular planes)
Power saws (Circular saws)
Hammers (Claw hammers)
Workshop presses (Cold presses)
Planes (Combination planes)
Squares (Combination squares)
Milling machines (Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers)
Milling cutters (Computerized numerical control CNC routers)
Power saws (Cutoff saws)
Calipers (Dial calipers)
Micrometers (Digital micrometers)
Power sanders (Disk sanders)
Compasses (Dividers)
Saws (Dovetail saws)
Compasses (Drafting compasses)
Utility knives (Draw knives)
Drilling machines (Drill presses)
Banders (Edge banders)
Sanding machines (Edge sanders)
Hold down clamps (Edging clamps)
Wood chisels (Fingernail gouges)
Planes (Fore planes)
Augers (Hand augers)
Sanding blocks (Hand sanders)
Saws (Hand saws)
Hand clamps (Hand screw wood clamps)
Putty knives (Heated putty knives)
Workshop presses (Hot presses)
Planes (Jack planes)
Power saws (Jig saws)
Planes (Jointer planes)
Power planes (Jointers)
Spray booths (Lacquer booths)
Power routers (Laminate trimmers)
Squares (Layout squares)
Boring machines (Line borers)
C clamps (Locking C-clamps)
Locking pliers
Squares (Machinists' squares)
Mallets
Metal markers or holders (Marking gauges)
Scribers (Marking knives)
Tape measures (Measuring tapes)
Metal stamps or punches (Metal punches)
Shears (Metal shears)
Files (Mill files)
Lathes (Mini lathes)
Boring machines (Minipresses)
Hand clamps (Miter clamps)
Sawing machines (Miter saws)
Moisture meters
Wood chisels (Morticers)
Power nail guns (Nail guns)
Power routers (Overarm routers)
Paint brushes (Paint application brushes)
Paint rollers (Paint application rollers)
Paint sprayers (Paint spray guns)
Power routers (Panel routers)
Power saws (Panel saws)
Hold down clamps (Parallel jaw clamps)
Wood chisels (Parting tools)
Personal computers
Screwdrivers (Phillips head screwdrivers)
Power nail guns (Pin nailers)
Biscuit jointers (Plate jointers)
Plumb bobs
Power routers (Plunge routers)
Pneumatic nail drivers (Pneumatic nail guns)
Staple guns (Pneumatic staplers)
Power routers (Portable routers)
Power drills
Power planes (Power planers)
Power routers
Power sanders
Power saws
Power screwguns
Levels (Precision levels)
Grinding machines (Profile grinders)
Power trimmers (Profile molders)
Ear plugs (Protective ear plugs)
Putty knives
Hand clamps (Quick-release clamps)
Power saws (Radial arm saws)
Twist drills (Radial drills)
Power sanders (Random orbital sanders)
Power saws (Reciprocating saws)
Power saws (Rip saws)
Wood chisels (Roughing gouges)
Power saws (Saber saws)
Safety glasses
Goggles (Safety goggles)
Razor knives (Scrapers)
Scribers
Power saws (Scroll saws)
Squares (Set squares)
Planes (Shapers)
Drilling machines (Single spindle drill presses)
Wood chisels (Skew chisels)
Calipers (Slide calipers)
Power saws (Sliding panel saws)
Power saws (Sliding table saws)
Planes (Smooth planes)
Planes (Spindle shapers)
Wood chisels (Spokeshaves)
Hold down clamps (Spring clamps)
Staple guns
Rulers (Steel rules)
Screwdrivers (Straight screwdrivers)
Bevels (T-bevels)
T squares (T-squares)
Power routers (Table routers)
Power saws (Table saws)
Templates
Saws (Tenon saws)
Cutting machines (Tenoners)
Power planes (Thickness planers)
Sharpening stones or tools or kits (Tool sharpeners)
Compasses (Trammel points)
Utility knives
Saws (Veneer saws)
Viscosimeters (Viscosity cups)
Grinding wheels (Water wheels)
Hand clamps (Wedge clamps)
Sanding machines (Wide belt sanders)
Files (Wood files)
Lathes (Wood lathes)

Technologies Include:

Computer aided design CAD software

Computer aided design CAD software

Data base user interface and query software

Data entry software

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Outlook

Facilities management software

Computerized maintenance management system CMMS software

Project management software

Computer estimation software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Special Requirements

Education and training

Learning to be a carpenter can start in high school. Classes in English, algebra, geometry, physics, mechanical drawing, blueprint reading, and general shop will prepare students for the further training they will need.

After high school, there are a number of different ways to obtain the necessary training. Some people get a job as a carpenter’s helper, assisting more experienced workers. At the same time, the helper might attend a trade or vocational school, or community college to receive further trade-related training and eventually become a carpenter.

Some employers offer employees formal apprenticeships. These programs combine on-the-job training with related classroom instruction. Apprentices usually must be at least 18 years old and meet local requirements. Apprenticeship programs usually last 3 to 4 years, but length varies with the apprentice’s skill.

On the job, apprentices learn elementary structural design and become familiar with common carpentry jobs, such as layout, form building, rough framing, and outside and inside finishing. They also learn to use the tools, machines, equipment, and materials of the trade. In the classroom, apprentices learn safety, first aid, blueprint reading, freehand sketching, basic mathematics, and various carpentry techniques. Both in the classroom and on the job, they learn the relationship between carpentry and the other building trades. Apprenticeship programs last about 4-5 years and combine work experience with classroom instruction. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America requires the following to become certified:

· Complete a 4 year apprenticeship program including: 2000 hours of work experience and 144 hours of classroom instruction

· Experience: 2000 hours of work experience (included in apprenticeship programs)

· Exam: Required by the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

Additional contacts for information on certification and other special requirements can be found at:

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America http://www.carpenters.org/Home/

The number of apprenticeship programs is limited, however, so only a small proportion of carpenters learn their trade through these programs. Most apprenticeships are offered by commercial and industrial building contractors with union membership.

Some people who are interested in carpentry careers choose to get their classroom training before seeking a job. There are a number of public and private vocational-technical schools and training academies affiliated with unions and contractors that offer training to become a carpenter. Employers often look favorably upon these students and usually start them at a higher level than those without the training.

Other qualifications

Carpenters need manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, physical fitness, and a good sense of balance. The ability to solve arithmetic problems quickly and accurately also is required. In addition, military service or a good work history is viewed favorably by employers.

Certification and advancement

Carpenters who complete formal apprenticeship programs receive certification as journeypersons. Some carpenters earn other certifications in scaffold building, high torque bolting, or pump work. These certifications prove that carpenters are able to perform these tasks, which can lead to additional responsibilities.

Carpenters usually have more opportunities than most other construction workers to become general construction supervisors because carpenters are exposed to the entire construction process. For those who would like to advance, it is increasingly important to be able to communicate in both English and Spanish in order to relay instructions and safety precautions to workers; Spanish-speaking workers make up a large part of the construction workforce in many areas. Carpenters may advance to carpentry supervisor or general construction supervisor positions. Others may become independent contractors. Supervisors and contractors need good communication skills to deal with clients and subcontractors. They should be able to identify and estimate the quantity of materials needed to complete a job and accurately estimate how long a job will take to complete and what it will cost.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet291)

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
80.25	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
70.50	Building and Construction	Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
66.75	Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
61.00	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
60.75	Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
51.25	Engineering and Technology	Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Skills

%	Subject	Description
62.50	Operations Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
59.50	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
53.00	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
53.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
50.00	Operations Analysis	Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
50.00	Troubleshooting	Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
50.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
50.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
50.00	Equipment Selection	Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
50.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
50.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
72.00	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
72.00	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
72.00	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
72.00	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
68.75	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
65.50	Trunk Strength	The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
65.50	Multilimb Coordination	The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
62.50	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
56.25	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
56.25	Static Strength	The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
56.25	Reaction Time	The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
53.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
53.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
53.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
50.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
50.00	Depth Perception	The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
50.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
50.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50.00	Extent Flexibility	The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
50.00	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
50.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50.00	Response Orientation	The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
50.00	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
50.00	Hearing Sensitivity	The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
50.00	Auditory Attention	The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
50.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
79.50	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
78.25	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
78.25	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
72.50	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
71.75	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
71.00	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
68.50	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
65.00	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
60.50	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
59.25	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
59.25	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
59.00	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
59.00	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
57.75	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
56.00	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
55.75	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
55.25	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
52.75	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
51.50	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
50.25	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
88.50	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
87.00	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
74.00	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
71.25	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
68.25	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
68.25	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
68.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
67.75	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
66.25	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
65.50	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
63.75	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
61.25	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
60.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Work Values

%	Subject	Description
55.50	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Work Context

%	Subject	Description
97.60	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
95.20	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
92.80	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
88.40	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
85.80	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
83.20	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
82.20	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
82.20	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
80.60	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
77.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
76.20	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
75.40	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
72.80	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
72.20	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
71.40	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
69.60	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
68.60	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
68.00	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
68.00	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
67.80	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
67.80	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
65.00	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
64.60	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
64.20	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
60.20	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
59.20	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
59.20	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
59.00	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
56.80	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
55.00	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
53.40	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
50.60	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
50.20	Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling	How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
50.00	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
49.80	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$30,850.00	$43,260.00	$49,470.00
Virginia	$28,400.00	$38,740.00	$47,670.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	$33,480.00	$45,720.00	$48,840.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$33,460.00	$40,280.00	$47,080.00
Central VA/Region2000	$27,460.00	$36,650.00	$44,360.00
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$33,450.00	$44,670.00	$49,710.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$26,260.00	$29,490.00	$36,930.00
Northern Virginia	$34,050.00	$45,960.00	$53,160.00
Piedmont Workforce	$34,160.00	$45,920.00	$54,430.00
Shenandoah Valley	$31,720.00	$38,510.00	$45,820.00
South Central	$29,430.00	$37,000.00	$42,050.00
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	$28,010.00	$32,020.00	$38,460.00
Western Virginia	$27,200.00	$35,230.00	$38,940.00

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	99,700	97,000	-2.7%
Virginia	2,524	2,522	-0.1%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	604	666	+10.3%
Central VA/Region2000	149	156	+4.7%
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	247	255	+3.2%
Hampton Roads	362	381	+5.2%
New River/Mt. Rogers	206	204	-1.0%
Northern Virginia	731	832	+13.8%
Piedmont Workforce	154	173	+12.3%
Shenandoah Valley	345	355	+2.9%
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	135	131	-3.0%
Western Virginia	118	121	+2.5%

* - Estimated

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Getting Information	4.0
Handling and Moving Objects	4.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	4.0
Performing General Physical Activities	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	4.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	3.5
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.5
Processing Information	3.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.0
Analyzing Data or Information	3.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	3.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.0
Selling or Influencing Others	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	3.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	3.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	2.5
Training and Teaching Others	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	2.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	2.5
Performing Administrative Activities	2.5
Developing and Building Teams	2.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.5
Documenting/Recording Information	2.5
Coaching and Developing Others	2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	2.0
Working with Computers	2.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	1.5
Staffing Organizational Units	1.5

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Woodworking Machinist

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