Frame maker jobs in Finland
Frame makers build frames, mostly out of wood, for pictures and mirrors. They discuss the specifications with customers and build or adjust the frame accordingly. They cut, shape and join the wooden elements and treat them to obtain the desired colour and protect them from corrosion and fire. They cut and fit the glass into the frame. In some cases, they carve and decorate the frames. They may also repair, restore or reproduce older or antique frames.
Frame maker – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 19.53 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 14.57 €/h |
| Top tenth | 25.59 €/h |
| Employees | 13,913 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 16.35 €/h | 435 |
| Men | 19.63 €/h | 13,478 |
Frame maker - Which skills are essential?
Choose the appropriate frame to suit the picture taking different aspects into account such as style and colour.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.
The types and processing of organic materials to build products or parts of products.
Use glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.
Use the proper tools and processes to create the joints where multiple pieces of wood fit together.
Build the rigid structure, most working with wood, that encloses pictures and mirrors or holds canvasses for painting.
Use a variety of techniques to finish wood. Paint, varnish and stain wood to improve its function, durability, or appearance.
Operate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.
Frame maker - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Pass on knowledge and skills, explain and demonstrate the application of equipment and materials and answer questions about trade techniques for the manufacturing of products.
Remove paint by using chemical strippers, a heat gun, sanding or scraping the surface.
Select and apply appropriate restoration techniques in order to achieve the required restoration goals. This encompasses preventive measures, remedial measures, restoration processes and management processes.
Handle the delivery and assemble the furniture and other goods, according to customer's needs and preferences.
Operate machines and equipment used for making furniture parts and the assembling of furniture.
Remove dirt, marks and other unwanted material from furniture.
Maintain machinery and equipment in order to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust when necessary, using hand and power tools.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.
Evaluate the outcome of conservation and restoration procedures. Evaluate the degree of risk, success of treatment or activity and communicate the results.
Use various techniques such as sanding, denting, painting and others to make new furniture look distressed and aged.
Fix minor dents and scratches on the surface with touch-up paint or scratch remover.
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
Carve an object out of a material such as wood, or give a specific shape to a material by carving it.
Apply designs in paint, using paint sprayers, paintbrushes or spray cans.
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
Sell household devices and goods such as microwaves, blenders and kitchen supplies in accordance to the client's personal preferences and needs.
Repair broken components or systems of machinery and equipment used for making furniture, using hand and power tools.
Sell pieces of furniture in accordance to the client's personal preferences and needs.
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
Use techniques such as gilding, silver-plating, framing or engraving to add specific decorations in the material of the furniture.
Set up furniture for standard or custom paint job, protect any parts that should not be painted and prepare painting equipment.