Formwork Carpenter

OCONNNOR LAND & MARINE; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OCONNNOR LAND & MARINE in Brisbane, QLD, seeks a Formwork Carpenter to build, erect and repair wood formwork and related structures.

You will study blueprints, measure and cut materials, lay foundations, install formwork for slabs and columns, and help maintain site safety.

Experience: AQF Certificate III with 2+ years formwork experience, or 3 years substitution. This role requires strong safety awareness and teamwork.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III with at least 2 years' formwork experience; or 3 years' experience substituting.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints to plan layout and determine materials.
• Construct and install wood formwork and moulds for concrete.
• Erect scaffolding, operate tools safely, and maintain a clean site.

Skills

Site safety

Blueprint reading

Concrete formwork

Measuring & layout

Erect framework

Use hand tools

Education

AQF Certificate III

Tools

Wood screws

Nails

Dowel pins

Glue

Hand saw

Job description

The Formwork Carpenter is responsible for the construction, erection, installation and repair of structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Site safety, plant, and power tool safety;
• Study specifications in blueprint, sketches site conditions to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required;
• Concrete formwork, build moulds to retain wet concrete;
• Measure, cut, nail and shape materials such as wood, drywall or fiberglass
• Erect framework;
• Lay building foundations;
• Box up and strip decks, stairs, and columns;
• Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue;
• Install structures and move into position;
• Erect scaffolding for assembling of structures;
• Construct bulkheads and assemble partitions;
• Erect & dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams & walls
• Construction of the forms including placement of required supports / propping, connection of shutters via z-bars, levelling of wall and induction of pour height;
• Work with and/or remove hazardous material;
• Striking and stacking of shutters;
• Explain and enforce Occupational Health and Safety requirements and other industrial safety matters;
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment;
• Instruct onsite personnel of lesser experience.

Skill & Experience

Experience required:AQF Certificate III including at least two years employment experience or minimum 3 years employment experience may substitute for qualification