Carpenter

What are we looking for?

We are offering a permanent full-time position to an experienced carpenter with demonstrated skills in fabricating, constructing, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures and fittings of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard and other materials. The applicant will be working across many job sites across South Australia.

Benefits

We value our team and believe that our employees are our greatest asset. As a member of our team, you can expect:

• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where your contributions are valued
• Career development opportunities
• Safe working conditions
• A diversified/inclusive team culture and supportive management
• Attractive renumeration including allowances
• A 4-week holiday leave loading
• The provision of a company vehicle and petrol card 
• The supply of a company mobile phone and uniform 
• AUD180 allowance for steel capped safety boots after 6 months commencement of work

Task & responsibilities

What does the job look like?

The position will suit a candidate who is skilled in collaborating with fellow construction professionals to ensure high quality work on a variety of exciting projects across South Australia and who is experienced in working in an environment that requires close attention to detail. 

• Fabricating, constructing, and repairing structural woodwork and wood products by following drawings, specifications, and oral instructions, using carpentry tools and equipment.
• Producing carpentry products and services by following standards and procedures, measuring results against standards and making necessary adjustments.
• Determining material requirements and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated by studying specifications, sketches, or building plans.
• Maintaining carpentry supplies by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Constructing, repairing and installing structure or fixture by marking cutting and assembly lines on materials.
• Shaping materials to measurements, assembling and fastening cut and shaped materials, and using carpenter’s hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery.
• Installing roofing structures, sheeting, doors windows skirting boards and architraves.
• Fitting fascia boards, eaves and soffits to complete roof edges and applying exterior cladding systems.
• Ensuring weatherproofing and sealing of external features.
• Ensuring construction quality by verifying trueness of structure and correct measurement.
• Complying with federal, state, and local building codes by adhering to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserving carpentry resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Ensuring operation of carpentry equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Following manufacturer’s instruction, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Providing suitable mentoring and supervision of apprentices, including provision of carpentry information by answering questions.

Qualification & experience

• Carpentry Trade Qualifications
• Strong construction experience preferred 

Are you the one? 

• Do you have 2+ years of hands-on experience in a similar role?
• Do you have expertise in handling and working with building materials such as structural woodwork and wood products?
• Are you self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as a part of the team?
• Do you have a willingness and desire to grow in the business?
• Are you able to read and interpret design specifications and technical drawings?
• Are you able to drive a manual vehicle?

Licenses/Certification needed

• Carpentry Trade Qualifications
• WHS Awareness and Training
• First Aid Training
• Working with children check [DCSI]
• National Police clearance

Required attributes

• Strong knowledge of carpentry techniques, materials, and tools  

• A positive attitude 
• Punctuality and reliability 
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem solver

Sounds like you? 

• Please submit your resume and cover letter using the link provided in the job advertisement.