Leading Hand Cabinetmaker
Accredited Employer · Townsville, Northern QLD · Full-time
Salary: $42/hr
Job description
A busy Queensland cabinetry and joinery operation is expanding its production team and is seeking two Leading Hand Cabinetmakers who can bring proven technical skills, sound judgement and a strong team mindset to the workshop. The ideal candidate is more than someone who can manufacture cabinetry. You’ll be someone who understands quality, productivity, safety and teamwork, and can set the standard for others around you. Your qualifications, employment history and practical experience will be important in assessing your suitability for this opportunity.
Key responsibilities
- Supervise and support a small workshop team
- Lead by example through high-quality workmanship
- Coordinate production activities and workflow
- Manufacture and assemble cabinetry and joinery
- Maintain consistent quality across completed work
- Interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications
- Use workshop machinery safely and correctly
- Monitor productivity and production progress
- Provide practical assistance and guidance to apprentices
- Resolve day-to-day workshop and production issues
- Maintain a clean and efficient work environment
- Follow and promote workplace safety procedures
- Assist with site installation work when required
- Work with management and production staff to meet project requirements
Requirements
- Certificate III in Cabinetmaking or equivalent recognised qualification
- Proven experience in cabinetmaking and joinery
- Strong practical workshop skills
- Previous experience leading a team is preferred
- Ability to manage competing production priorities
- Strong understanding of quality workmanship
- Competent in reading plans and technical drawings
- Experience using relevant cabinetmaking machinery
- Clear communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Professional attitude and reliable work ethic
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Verifiable qualifications and employment experience
- Suitable overseas candidates may be eligible for employer-sponsored visa pathways
Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.
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