Perks & Benefits
Job Description
Placed.au is looking for a full-time Furniture Maker for our client in Dandenong South, Victoria. This role is responsible for fabricating, assembling, finishing, and repairing furniture and hospitality products to a high standard of quality, accuracy, and presentation.
• Examine drawings, work orders, specifications, and sample components to determine materials, dimensions, construction methods, and production requirements.
• Select and work with timber, veneers, laminates, particle board, synthetic wood, and other engineered wood products.
• Measure, mark, cut, shape, and prepare materials using appropriate hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery.
• Fabricate and assemble furniture components and completed hospitality furniture according to drawings and specifications.
• Construct and assemble furniture used in hospitality environments, including tables, service stations, buffet furniture, banquet furniture, and other customised products.
Key Responsibilities
• Assemble prepared components to ensure accurate alignment, structural integrity, and a high-quality finished product.
• Fit hardware including hinges, locks, catches, drawers, shelves, brackets, and other associated fittings.
• Apply appropriate finishes and protective coatings to furniture and components to achieve the required appearance and durability.
• Inspect completed furniture and components to identify defects, inconsistencies, or dimensional issues and complete adjustments or repairs as required.
• Work with production and design teams to support customised furniture projects and ensure products meet specified design and functional requirements.
• Operate and maintain woodworking tools, machinery, and production equipment in accordance with workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with the repair, modification, refurbishment, and improvement of existing furniture and hospitality equipment where required.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe production area and comply with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Follow production schedules and work efficiently to meet required quality and delivery standards.
Skill & Experience
• Must hold a Certificate IV in Furniture Making, Cabinet Making, Woodworking, or a related field, or at least three (3) years of relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
• Must possess at least one (1) year of relevant work experience as a Furniture Maker, Cabinetmaker, or in a similar furniture manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated experience fabricating and assembling freestanding furniture using timber, veneers, laminates, and engineered wood products.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, work orders, and measurements.
• Proficiency in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, woodworking machinery, and associated production equipment.
• Strong understanding of furniture construction, joinery, assembly, finishing, and repair techniques.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on precision, workmanship, presentation, and product quality.
• Ability to work with customised designs and produce furniture to specific functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and rectify production or assembly issues.
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet production deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a production and design team.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety and maintaining a clean and organised production environment.
$75,000 – $95,000 per annum excluding superannuation.
Job Location
Placed.au
Founded since:
2020
Industry:
Human Resources & Recruitment, Recruitment - Agency
Location:
Melbourne VIC
Jobs:
7 open positions
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