About the role
Furniture carpenters are craftsmen specialized in creating and repairing wooden furniture. They combine traditional carpentry techniques with modern design to create durable and aesthetically pleasing products. Often, they have completed vocational training or an apprenticeship program in furniture carpentry.Responsibilities
Furniture carpenters are responsible for manufacturing furniture from scratch, which includes selecting materials, sawing, planing, and joining wood parts. They also perform repairs and restorations of old furniture. Quality control and adaptation to the customer's wishes are an important part of the work.Skills and tools
Furniture carpenters are proficient with tools such as saws, planes, drills, and sanders. They have knowledge about different types of wood and their properties, as well as the ability to read and create blueprints. Creativity, precision, and an eye for detail are central skills in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are ritningsläsning, möbelsnickeri and möbler.