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Skilled Joiner / Cabinet Maker Detailed Job Description
Thor’s Hammer - Job Description
Job Title: Skilled Joiner / Cabinetmaker
Job Summary
As a Skilled Joiner / Cabinetmaker at Thor’s Hammer you are an important part of our team of talented artisans. You are able to work independently with minimal supervision to produce high quality custom designed furniture, bench tops and entry doors from beautiful recycled Australian Hardwoods.
Hand tool and machine skills are both important, with an eye for detail and accuracy essential. Experience in working with solid timber is essential. Advanced training in fine joinery skills will be ongoing, and as you become familiar with our production methods and machinery, supervising and training apprentices will also be part of the role.
To succeed in this job you need to be passionate about recycling timber and our high quality, environmentally friendly products. There is always more to learn in this role and plenty of potential to advance and take on more responsibility.
Principle Responsibilities
· Planning jobs from drawings.
· Selecting timber from packs and recording timber used.
· Making bench tops, entry doors, tables and custom furniture.
· Filling and finishing with natural plant based products.
· Working as part of the team and supervising apprentices.
Performance Mission Statement
Your aim is to produce high quality joinery and cabinet work in recycled timbers efficiently and to time targets, contributing to the ongoing improvement and profitability of Thor’s Hammer.
Core Skills / Training Competencies
· Read and understand plans and drawings.
· Good arithmetic.
· Knowledge of Australian hardwood timber species.
· Clear handwriting.
· Competent with jointer, thicknesser, panel saw, thickness sander, spindle moulder, mortiser and tenoner.
· Competent with woodworking power tools.
· Able to plan physical work safely.
· Physically capable and strong.
· Follow safe work methods and use equipment safely with appropriate PPE.
· Good communication skills.
· Positive problem solving attitude.
We can offer great opportunities for advanced training in fine timber joinery skills from our senior craftspeople who have long industry experience including teaching.
Key Relationships
You will be working closely with Ben Laffan our Joinery Supervisor who will be assigning jobs, giving training on our work methods and machinery, working with you on jobs and checking quality and times.
Thor Diesendorf, the business owner / manager will be available to consult on designs and work methods and will give regular feedback on your progress.
Gerry Andrews, Salesperson, and Anna Murray, Salesperson/Designer will be available to discuss design details and questions.
Our senior tradespeople, Hiroshi Yamaguchi and Tim will provide training and may work with you on jobs.
Sam De Smeth, tradesperson, will also provide training and you will work on jobs together.
We currently have three apprentices who will be available to work with you. You will provide training to them, especially once you are familiar with our machines and work methods.
Scott Carpenter, our Stock Control and Timber Selection Supervisor will be providing timber and packs for you to select from.
Ewald Bouwer, the Dressing Workshop Supervisor may be dressing and profiling timber for your jobs.
Job Title: Skilled Joiner / Cabinetmaker
Job Summary
As a Skilled Joiner / Cabinetmaker at Thor’s Hammer you are an important part of our team of talented artisans. You are able to work independently with minimal supervision to produce high quality custom designed furniture, bench tops and entry doors from beautiful recycled Australian Hardwoods.
Hand tool and machine skills are both important, with an eye for detail and accuracy essential. Experience in working with solid timber is essential. Advanced training in fine joinery skills will be ongoing, and as you become familiar with our production methods and machinery, supervising and training apprentices will also be part of the role.
To succeed in this job you need to be passionate about recycling timber and our high quality, environmentally friendly products. There is always more to learn in this role and plenty of potential to advance and take on more responsibility.
Principle Responsibilities
· Planning jobs from drawings.
· Selecting timber from packs and recording timber used.
· Making bench tops, entry doors, tables and custom furniture.
· Filling and finishing with natural plant based products.
· Working as part of the team and supervising apprentices.
Performance Mission Statement
Your aim is to produce high quality joinery and cabinet work in recycled timbers efficiently and to time targets, contributing to the ongoing improvement and profitability of Thor’s Hammer.
Core Skills / Training Competencies
· Read and understand plans and drawings.
· Good arithmetic.
· Knowledge of Australian hardwood timber species.
· Clear handwriting.
· Competent with jointer, thicknesser, panel saw, thickness sander, spindle moulder, mortiser and tenoner.
· Competent with woodworking power tools.
· Able to plan physical work safely.
· Physically capable and strong.
· Follow safe work methods and use equipment safely with appropriate PPE.
· Good communication skills.
· Positive problem solving attitude.
We can offer great opportunities for advanced training in fine timber joinery skills from our senior craftspeople who have long industry experience including teaching.
Key Relationships
You will be working closely with Ben Laffan our Joinery Supervisor who will be assigning jobs, giving training on our work methods and machinery, working with you on jobs and checking quality and times.
Thor Diesendorf, the business owner / manager will be available to consult on designs and work methods and will give regular feedback on your progress.
Gerry Andrews, Salesperson, and Anna Murray, Salesperson/Designer will be available to discuss design details and questions.
Our senior tradespeople, Hiroshi Yamaguchi and Tim will provide training and may work with you on jobs.
Sam De Smeth, tradesperson, will also provide training and you will work on jobs together.
We currently have three apprentices who will be available to work with you. You will provide training to them, especially once you are familiar with our machines and work methods.
Scott Carpenter, our Stock Control and Timber Selection Supervisor will be providing timber and packs for you to select from.
Ewald Bouwer, the Dressing Workshop Supervisor may be dressing and profiling timber for your jobs.
