Formwork Carpenter
Trade · Sydney, Australia · Full-Time · $65 - $70/hr
Are you a formwork carpenter who takes real pride in your work? Established construction teams in Sydney are looking for skilled tradespeople who know what a site needs and can start adding value straight away.
This role is meant for experienced hands whose practical formwork ability and employment history can be clearly shown. If you have the technical skill, dependability and site awareness to perform with confidence on major building projects across New South Wales, it could be the right next step for you. Workers from the Philippines and elsewhere who meet the criteria below are welcome to read on.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and make sense of drawings, plans and project specifications
- Measure, mark out and set up formwork with care and accuracy
- Construct, assemble, position and secure formwork for concrete construction
- Handle different formwork systems and building methods
- Check finished formwork for accuracy, alignment, levels and stability
- Use hand tools and power tools safely
- Work alongside supervisors and other trades on live construction sites
- Finish assigned tasks efficiently and to the quality standards expected
- Stick to workplace health and safety procedures every time and keep your work area tidy and safe
- Help the wider site team keep projects on schedule
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in formwork carpentry
- Hands-on, demonstrated experience with formwork systems and a strong grasp of formwork construction techniques
- Able to read and follow construction drawings and specifications
- Valid White Card
- Proven ability to stay productive within established site crews, with a reliable and professional approach to the job
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Able to cope with a physically demanding construction environment
- Sponsorship may be considered for eligible high-performing onshore candidates
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