# 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.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 51-7011.00
- **Summary:** 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.

## Aliases

- Cabinet Assembler
- Cabinet Installer
- Cabinetmaker
- Frame Builder
- Cabinet Builder
- Double End Tenon Operator
- Framer
- Woodworker
- Accordion Maker
- Antique Furniture Repairer
- Antique Repairer
- Boat Oar Maker

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications. | Core | 4.A.1.b.3.a |
| Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.aj |
| Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product. | Core | 4.A.1.b.3.a |
| Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.l |
| 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. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.aj |
| Estimate the amounts, types, or costs of needed materials. | Supplemental | 4.A.2.b.1.a |
| Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.aj |
| Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ab |
| Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| 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. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Match materials for color, grain, or texture, giving attention to knots or other features of the wood. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.j |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Assemble wood products. | 4.A.3.a.2.aj |
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | 4.A.1.b.3.a |
| Operate woodworking equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.l |
| Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. | 4.A.1.b.3.a |
| Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Trim excess material from workpieces. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards. | 4.A.1.b.2.j |
| Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.ad |
| Program equipment to perform production tasks. | 4.A.3.b.1.a |
| Estimate costs of products, services, or materials. | 4.A.2.b.1.a |
| Estimate material requirements for production. | 4.A.2.b.1.h |
| Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces. | 4.A.3.a.2.g |
| Attach decorative or functional accessories to products. | 4.A.3.a.2.ab |
| Repair furniture or upholstery. | 4.A.3.b.4.b |
| Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products. | 4.A.3.a.2.ag |
| Operate computers or computerized equipment. | 4.A.3.b.1.e |
| Design furniture. | 4.A.3.b.2.b |
| Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications. | 4.A.4.a.2.j |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 4.21 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.88 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.88 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.88 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.88 |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 3.82 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.75 |
| Production and Processing | knowledge | 3.67 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.62 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.62 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.5 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.5 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.44 |
| Design | knowledge | 3.43 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.38 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.25 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 3.25 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3.25 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.12 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.12 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 3.05 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Operations Analysis | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Equipment Selection | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Troubleshooting | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 3 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3 |
| Response Orientation | ability | 3 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Project Management Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Computer estimation software | Project management software | no | no |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.88 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.76 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.64 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 4.42 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.29 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 4.16 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.11 |
| Time Pressure | 4.11 |
| Contact With Others | 4.03 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 3.85 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.81 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.77 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.64 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.61 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.57 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.48 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.43 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.4 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.4 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.39 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.39 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 3.25 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.23 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.21 |
| Level of Competition | 3.01 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 2.96 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 2.96 |
| Telephone Conversations | 2.95 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.84 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 2.75 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 2.67 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 2.53 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 2.51 |
| Consequence of Error | 2.5 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 2.49 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 2.31 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.27 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 2.24 |
| Degree of Automation | 2.13 |
| In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment | 1.93 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 62.02 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 26.62 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 11.36 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 6.96 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 5.77 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.38 |
| Applied Arts and Design | specific_interest_area | 2.65 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.57 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 2.5 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 2.37 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.14 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 2.05 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 2.03 |
| Visual Arts | specific_interest_area | 1.86 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.76 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 1.62 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 1.4 |
| Perseverance | work_style | 1.37 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 51-7031.00 | role-51-7031-00 | Model Makers, Wood | Primary-Short |
| 51-7021.00 | role-51-7021-00 | Furniture Finishers | Primary-Short |
| 51-7042.00 | role-51-7042-00 | Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | Primary-Short |
| 47-2031.00 | role-47-2031-00 | Carpenters | Primary-Short |
| 51-7032.00 | role-51-7032-00 | Patternmakers, Wood | Primary-Short |
| 51-6093.00 | role-51-6093-00 | Upholsterers | Primary-Long |
| 51-4192.00 | role-51-4192-00 | Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | Primary-Long |
| 51-2041.00 | role-51-2041-00 | Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | Primary-Long |
| 51-9195.03 | role-51-9195-03 | Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | Primary-Long |
| 51-4061.00 | role-51-4061-00 | Model Makers, Metal and Plastic | Primary-Long |
| 51-9022.00 | role-51-9022-00 | Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | Supplemental |
| 51-9195.00 | role-51-9195-00 | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Advanced Manufacturing | advanced-manufacturing |
| Construction | construction |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Precision Production | precision-production |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 46020
- **Mean Wage:** 47460
- **Pct10Wage:** 34700
- **Pct25Wage:** 38240
- **Pct75Wage:** 54010
- **Pct90Wage:** 63220
- **Employment:** 79540
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 66810 | 45780 | 10.15 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 7150 | 48960 | 1.71 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 1680 | 43950 | 0.21 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 800 | 42880 | 0.26 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 410 | 65580 | 0.07 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 350 | 56520 | 0.15 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 160 | 53940 | 0.04 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 60 | 55550 |  |
| 238310 | 238310 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | National industry |  | 65400 |  |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector |  | 38560 |  |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector |  | 42920 |  |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector |  | 38430 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 66810 | 10.15 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 7150 | 1.71 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 800 | 0.26 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 1680 | 0.21 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 350 | 0.15 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 410 | 0.07 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 160 | 0.04 |
- **Count:** 13

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.92 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.327489 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -1.027223 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -1.326847 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 22
- **Percentile:** 20
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 8 | felten_aioe |
| 22 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 37 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.327489 | 8 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.1764705882352941 | 22 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.11685203273516254 | 37 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.92
- **Percentile:** 82
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.058823529411764705
- **Beta:** 0.11764705882352941
- **Gamma:** 0.1764705882352941

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** -1.6
- **Growth Percentile:** 20
- **Direction:** Declining
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 8.1
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 58
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 86
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 84.7

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 20
- **Skills:** 35
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 6
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 80cec161908ac08e