O*NET-SOC 51-7011.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.507/2015
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.3807/2015
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1207/2015
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.1207/2015
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.007/2015
Equipment Selection2.B.3.c3.007/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.8807/2015
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.8807/2015
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.8807/2015
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8807/2015
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.7507/2015
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.6207/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.Core6007/2015
Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.Core6107/2015
Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.Core6107/2015
Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.Core6107/2015
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.Core6107/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.5611/2023
Artistic2.4311/2023
Investigative2.0711/2023
Enterprising1.2111/2023
Social1.1411/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.