Carpenter

Carpenter – Ceiling & Lightweight Framing Specialist

Kogan People Solutions, recruiters, are working with a successful construction business delivering projects across metropolitan Melbourne. With a strong pipeline of work, our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Carpenter with particular expertise in ceiling and lightweight framing systems to join their team on a full-time and ongoing basis.

1. Location / Work Base: Truganina, Victoria, with work at project sites across metropolitan Melbourne
2. Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 plus superannuation per annum
3. Tenure: Full time and ongoing

About the role

This is a hands-on carpentry position involving the construction, installation, modification, and repair of both timber and lightweight steel framing systems across commercial and residential construction projects.

The role has a particular focus on ceiling and lightweight framing, including suspended and direct-fix ceiling systems, wall framing, architectural bulkheads and supporting frameworks required for plasterboard and ceiling lining installation.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Interpret architectural drawings, reflected ceiling plans and specifications and accurately set out ceiling, wall, bulkhead and framing works.
2. Select and prepare materials, and measure, mark, cut, shape and assemble timber and lightweight steel framing components.
3. Construct and install suspended, direct-fix and laser-batten ceiling framing systems, including channels, battens, hangers and associated supports.
4. Construct lightweight steel and timber wall framing, perimeter framing and stud and batten walls.
5. Set out and construct architectural bulkheads, ceiling transitions, recessed areas, curved or shaped sections and other detailed ceiling features.
6. Install timber blocking, plywood backing and additional framing required to support fixtures, fittings and other building components.
7. Install, secure and adjust framing systems to specified levels and dimensions, ensuring completed work is level, plumb, square and correctly aligned.
8. Modify, repair or replace existing timber, lightweight steel, ceiling and wall framing as required.
9. Inspect and rectify completed framing before handover for plasterboard, ceiling lining and subsequent trades.
10. Coordinate framing activities with supervisors, builders and other trades.
11. Safely use carpentry hand and power tools, laser equipment and access equipment and complete work in accordance with drawings, specifications, relevant standards and site safety requirements.

Skills and experience

To be considered, applicants will need to demonstrate:

1. Qualified to Cert IV or agreed equivalent, and all necessary cards
2. At least 12 months' relevant professional work experience as a Carpenter or in a closely related field.
3. Relevant practical experience in carpentry, particularly ceiling and lightweight framing systems working with both timber and lightweight steel framing
4. Ability to interpret architectural drawings, construction details and specifications.
5. Competence using carpentry hand and power tools, laser levels and associated construction equipment.
6. Eye for detail.
7. Pride in your work.
8. Solid OH&S awareness and be physically fit.
9. Happy team member keen to get the job done, on time, to high standards.
10. Solid industry references.
11. Keen to be employed on a full-time salaried basis (so this role is not suitable for sub-contractors)
12. Current Australian driver's licence

Applications

Please respond to the recruiters using the facilities on this site, and ensure you attach your updated CV.

Kogan People Solutions are grateful for all applications, but kindly note that they will only respond to shortlisted applicants.

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