A bench joiner assembles prefabricated wood parts or creates wood parts from scratch to build complete units. They use a variety of power and hand tools, and may work individually or as part of a team. Education requirements vary, but most have at least a high school diploma and some post-secondary training. Many tools are used, including saws, routers, drills, and lathes. Products created include chairs, desks, drawers, cabinets, moldings, and more. Apprenticeships are common, and safety training is important.
The specific job tasks of a bench joiner will vary, but in general this person will be responsible for assembling prefabricated wood parts or creating wood parts from scratch to build complete units ready for use by consumers. The bench carpenter will work with a variety of power tools as well as hand tools to shape wood and combine parts, and he may work individually or as part of an assembly team. Education requirements for this position can vary, although most applicants have at least a high school diploma and some post-secondary training.
Most bench carpenter positions begin with an apprenticeship, during which the candidate will learn about the tools, skills and techniques used in the carpentry process. An apprenticeship can last from one to five years, during which time the bench carpenter apprentice will work under the direct guidance and supervision of a more experienced carpenter. Some bench carpenter positions do not require an apprenticeship, and the job tasks completed by this person are quite straightforward and simple. This is usually the case if the carpenter works on an assembly line, although most positions require extensive training, particularly regarding safety techniques.
Many of the tools a bench carpenter will use are designed for cutting or shaping wood. Saws, routers, drills and lathes are common tools used to remove wood from raw materials. Hand tools such as plans, chisels and files can also be used, especially for more detailed work. More advanced workshops will include computer numerical control (CNC) machines that are more automated and require less direct human control. Larger wooden ships will have these machines, which tend to be more complex and more expensive than hand tools or many power tools.
A bench carpenter can create any number of different products. Some of the most common products produced by these carpenters include chairs, desks, drawers, desks and cabinets. Other items may include moldings, aesthetic or decorative pieces, or even more structural pieces such as stairs, banisters, and hardwood floors. Any other products that involve cutting and shaping wood will generally be done by carpenters. A house builder, for example, will work exclusively with the process of building skeletons of houses and other buildings. He will work on a construction site with various pieces of wood to create a structure that will support the weight of all the materials associated with the building.
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