Carpenter – Team Leader (Full-time)

Sociable Tech; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ModnPods Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Qualified Carpenter to lead our modular fabrication team. This full-time, permanent role focuses on planning, prioritising workload to meet schedules, and delivering high-quality prefabricated components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will read and interpret technical drawings, operate carpentry machines (saws, routers, drills), train crew, perform routine maintenance, and promote site safety while upholding exacting quality

Qualifications

• Qualified Carpenter with experience in modular / prefabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Excellent carpentry skills with power and hand tools.
• Strong planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise team workload to meet production schedules.
• Plan ahead for materials and resources to support your team.
• Train and upskill team members.
• Fabricate and assemble components per design specifications.
• Operate carpentry machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
• Interpret drawings and blueprints to guide tasks.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Ensure quality and conduct inspections to identify defects.

Skills

Technical drawings

Team leadership

Modular fabrication

Carpentry tools

Health & safety

Education

Qualified Carpenter

Tools

Saws

Routers

Drills

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Modnpods Australia Pty Ltd Main tasks and duties shall include: Managing and prioritising team workload to meet production schedules and deadlines. Planning ahead for materials and resources to support your team Training and upskilling of team members Fabricating and assembling components according to design specifications. Operating a range of carpentry machinery and tools, including saws, routers and drills, to shape and assemble components efficiently.

Performing routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety. Working with a variety of materials, including wood, metal and composites, to ensure precise measurements and high-quality finishes. Interpreting technical drawing and blueprints resulting in carpentry tasks being executed accurately.

Maintaining a keen eye for detail, ensuring that all finished products meet or exceed the established quality standards. Conducting through inspections of completed work to identify and rectify any defects or discrepancies, and undertake continuous improvement and feedback activities. Maintaining a safe work environment Qualifications Required: Qualified Carpenter with experience in modular / prefabrication Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and plans Excellent carpentry skills including the use of power and hand tools Demonstrate a high level of communication skills Solid ability to plan and organise tasks and resources for your team to meet deadlines.

A strong safety focus - promoting site safety standards A minimum of two years experience as a Carpenter About Company ModnPods is growing, and we're looking for new team leaders to join our team. Qualified and with experience in modular prefabrication, you'll have the opportunity to continue to develop and use your Carpentry skills & leadership skills in a manufacturing environment, creating high quality modular accommodation as part of a vibrant team.

A great work environment, protected from the elements year round, and a team who are committed to quality, await you.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $105000-125000 Job Publish: 03-08-2026 Job Expire: 02-09-2026