Carpenter
Visa sponsorship
Construction · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A well-established construction business in Victoria is looking for a Carpenter to join residential and commercial building projects around Melbourne. Expect a mix of structural timber framing, flooring, external timber work, fittings and repairs, nearly all of it worked from plans.
The employer wants a tradesperson who can read drawings, measure with care and leave an accurate, tidy finish on site. Suitable qualified candidates may be considered for visa sponsorship, which is useful to know if you are comparing options for kerja luar negara in construction.
On your English CV, put your Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent first, then the framing, formwork and fit-out jobs you have completed and the tools you work with. Try building a Melbourne carpenter CV with Build AI CV to lay it all out.
Key Responsibilities
- Study architectural and construction drawings, then plan each stage of the carpentry work
- Work out measurements, materials and the sequence of tasks from the project specifications
- Mark out, measure, cut and shape timber and other building materials
- Frame up walls, roofs, floor joists and sub-floor systems, joining structural timber so it sits true and is fastened securely
- Hang timber door and window frames and fit related building components
- Finish external timber work including fascia, wall cladding and roof sheathing
- Install prefabricated and timber fittings as the project calls for, trimming and adjusting parts until they fit on site
- Repair, alter or replace timber structures that have been damaged
- Set up and strip temporary timber formwork for concrete works
- Handle hand tools, power tools and construction equipment safely and efficiently
- Deliver good workmanship while following the site's safety procedures
Requirements & Eligibility
- A Certificate III in Carpentry, or an equivalent qualification that is recognised
- Proven hands-on work in residential and/or commercial construction
- Practical know-how in timber framing and structural carpentry
- Experience across general carpentry, installation and repair jobs
- Confident use of carpentry hand tools, power tools and related equipment
- Accurate reading of construction drawings and specifications, with strong measuring, cutting, fitting and installation skills
- An understanding of building methods and workplace safety procedures
- Works independently yet pulls weight in a construction team, and is willing to meet relevant Australian construction and site requirements
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