Posted 6d ago
Carpenter
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Interpret construction plans and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Construct and install structural frameworks and building components.
- Maintain a safe work environment and comply with health and safety requirements.
Position: Carpenter
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation per annum
Location: Cairns QLD 4870
Our client is seeking a Carpenter to join their team located in Cairns, Far North Queensland.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interpret construction plans, technical drawings and project specifications to determine job requirements, measurements, materials and installation methods.
- Select, order and organise timber, hardware and other construction materials required for residential and commercial building projects.
- Measure, mark and cut timber and other building materials using hand and power tools, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
- Construct, assemble and install structural frameworks, wall frames, roof trusses, flooring systems and other building components.
- Install subfloors, floorboards, external cladding, fascia boards, doors, windows and associated fixtures to complete building structures.
- Fabricate and fit custom joinery, timber fittings and prefabricated components for on-site installation.
- Produce and install timber joints, ensuring structural integrity, stability and quality workmanship.
- Inspect completed work to ensure structures are correctly aligned, level and compliant with building requirements.
- Build and dismantle formwork for concrete pours where required as part of construction activities.
- Perform maintenance, repair and replacement of damaged or worn timber structures, fixtures and fittings.
- Work with a range of construction materials including timber, laminated products, composite materials, plastics and light metal components.
- Maintain a safe and organised work environment and comply with workplace health and safety requirements at all times.
Requirements:
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) or at least three (3) years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications
- At least two (2) years relevant work experience
- White Card
- Valid driver’s licence.
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Skills
0 of 21 matchedAttention to detailConstructing structural frameworksCutting timber and building materialsFabricating and fitting joinery and timber fittingsFormwork construction and dismantlingInspection and quality control of structuresInstalling building components (walls, roofs, floors, cladding, fixtures)Interpretation of construction plansMaintenance and repair of timber structuresMeasuring and marking timberOrganisation and safety managementProblem solvingProject specificationsTeamworkTechnical drawingsTimber joint production and installationTimber selection and organisationTime managementUse of hand and power toolsWork with construction materials (timber, laminated products, composites, plastics, metals)Workplace health and safety compliance
Licenses & certifications
0 of 3 matchedAqf certificate iii in carpentryAqf certificate iv in carpentryWhite card (construction induction card)
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