Carpenter
Trade · West Melbourne, Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Are you a carpenter who takes pride in neat, accurate work? A well-established Victorian construction company is hiring a Carpenter to help deliver residential and commercial building projects in West Melbourne.
The focus here is real trade skill. Your days will include framing structures, laying floors, finishing exterior work, putting in fittings and carrying out repairs. You will read plans with confidence, get your measurements right and produce dependable results on site.
If you have built up your carpentry skills on projects back home in the Philippines, in the Middle East or anywhere else, this is a good chance to show what your hands can do.
Key Responsibilities
- Read architectural and construction plans, then work out dimensions, materials and the order of tasks from the project specifications
- Measure up, mark out, cut and shape timber along with other building materials
- Build wall frames, roof structures, floor joists and sub-floor systems
- Put together structural timber parts so they are properly lined up and firmly fixed
- Fit timber door and window frames plus the building components that go with them
- Take care of fascias, wall cladding, roof sheathing and other exterior timber tasks
- Install prefabricated and timber fittings to suit each project, adjusting components on site until the fit and finish are right
- Repair, alter or replace timber structures that have been damaged
- Set up and later take down temporary timber formwork used for concrete works
- Handle hand tools, power tools and site equipment safely and efficiently, keeping your workmanship high and following site safety procedures
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hold a Certificate III in Carpentry, or another recognised qualification that is equivalent
- Proven hands-on background on residential and/or commercial construction projects, including general carpentry, installation and repair jobs
- Solid practical knowledge of timber framing and structural carpentry
- Confident use of carpentry hand tools, power tools and related equipment
- Able to read construction drawings and specifications accurately, with strong skills in measuring, cutting, fitting and installing
- Good grasp of construction methods and workplace safety procedures
- Comfortable working on your own while also being a valuable part of a construction team
- Willing to meet the relevant Australian construction and site requirements
- Visa sponsorship may be considered for suitable qualified candidates
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