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WORK WITH OUR TEAM

Current roles on our team are listed here. If you are a joiner or cabinet maker that loves working with solid timber, feel free to email us at info{at}againstthegrain.net.au. We'd love to hear from you. 

JOINER
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JOINER

Full time role in our Katoomba factory.

THE JOB:

 

  • Evaluate job sheets & specifications for proper set up of materials; series of operations; and machine settings

  • Planning and organising of work

  • Clean up frames ready for assembly

  • Assembly of frames and fitting off of beading as required

  • Rebating of sashes for hinges & other hardware

  • Fitting off of doors & sashes

  • Sanding of finished products

  • Glazing

  • Evaluate completed wood pieces for accuracy and quality, adding detailing work if requested

  • Set up and operate woodworking machines adhering to health and safety standards

  • Maintain a clean and safe workplace

  • Abide by workplace health & safety policies and procedures

  • Other tasks as directed

 

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

 

  • Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery

  • 3 years experience in a similar role within the carpentry and joinery industry

  • A White Card (Construction Induction Card)

  • Own hand tools

  • Current drivers licence & own transport

 

YOUR SKILLS

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  • Ability to follow instructions, working unsupervised or in a team

  • Dedication to the task at hand, enthusiasm and attention to detail

  • Good communication and numeracy skills - we'll need you to communicate effectively with apprentices and other staff

  • Time management and ability to critically think tasks through - we are a busy factory need tasks completed in a timely manner.

Wood Machinist
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WOOD MACHINIST

Full time role in our Katoomba factory.

THE JOB:

 

  • Evaluate job sheets and specifications to set up proper materials, series of operations and settings on machines

  • Cut all frame and sash material to size and rebates and trenches timber materials as required

  • Glues timber doors and sashes

  • Cut timber window frames

  • Position wood stock for cutting, modelling and sanding according to specifications

  • Evaluate completed wood pieces for accuracy and quality, adding detailing work if requested

  • Set up and operate woodworking machines adhering to health and safety standards

  • Maintain a clean and safe workplace

  • Abide by workplace health and safety policies and procedures

  • Other tasks as directed

 

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

 

  • Certificate III in wood machining

  • 5 years experience in a similar role within the timber wood machining industry

  • A White Card (Construction Induction Card)

  • Own hand tools

  • Current drivers licence & own transport

 

YOUR SKILLS

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  • Ability to follow instructions, working unsupervised or in a team

  • Dedication to the task at hand, enthusiasm and attention to detail

  • Good communication and numeracy skills - we'll need you to communicate effectively with apprentices and other staff

  • Time management and ability to critically think tasks through - we are a busy factory need tasks completed in a timely manner.

Wood Machinist Apprentice
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WOOD MACHINIST APPRENTICE

Based in our

Katoomba factory.

THE JOB:

 

  • Prepare all timber ready to use, from sawn product to profiled

  • Wood machining of all timber

  • Custom milling, architraves and skirting boards as requested

  • Evaluate job sheets and specifications to set up proper materials, series of operations and settings on machines

  • Clean up frames ready for assembly

  • Evaluate completed wood pieces for accuracy and quality, adding detailing work if requested

  • Set up and operate woodworking machines adhering to health and safety standards

  • Maintain a clean and safe workplace

  • Abide by workplace health and safety policies and procedures

  • Other tasks as directed

 

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

 

  • A White Card (Construction Induction Card)

  • No experience required – this is an apprenticeship role with training provided  

  • Current Drivers Licence is preferable 

 

YOUR SKILLS

​

  • Ability to follow instructions, working unsupervised or in a team

  • Dedication to the task at hand, enthusiasm and attention to detail

  • Good communication and numeracy skills - we'll need you to communicate effectively with apprentices and other staff

  • Time management and ability to critically think tasks through - we are a busy factory need tasks completed in a timely manner.

atg-walnut_edited.jpg

JOINER APPRENTICE

Based in our
Katoomba factory.

THE JOB:

 

  • Evaluate job sheets and specifications to set up proper materials, series of operations and settings on machines

  • Evaluate completed wood pieces for accuracy and quality, adding detailing work if requested

  • Set up and operate woodworking machines adhering to health and safety standards

  • Clean up of frames, to a lesser detail than qualified joiner

  • Priming of finished products with supervision and assistance from qualified joiner

  • Fly screen assembly

  • Sanding of sashes

  • Help other staff members as required

  • Maintain a clean and safe workplace

  • Abide by workplace health and safety policies and procedures

  • Other tasks as directed

 

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

 

  • A White Card (Construction Induction Card)

  • No experience required – this is an apprenticeship role with training provided  

  • Current Drivers Licence is preferable 

 

YOUR SKILLS

​

  • Ability to follow instructions, working unsupervised or in a team

  • Dedication to the task at hand, enthusiasm and attention to detail

  • Good communication and numeracy skills - we'll need you to communicate effectively with apprentices and other staff

  • Time management and ability to critically think tasks through - we are a busy factory need tasks completed in a timely manner.

Joiner Apprentice
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