Formwork Carpenter

Staable Pty Ltd; Geehi; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Staable Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Formwork Carpenter to join our site team in NSW. You will build, install and strip formwork for concrete pours across civil, commercial and residential projects, reading drawings and setting out accurately.

You’ll work with concreters and other trades, ensuring safety, quality and timely pour programmes on a full-time basis. Salary of AU$80,000–AU$85,000 plus superannuation is offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' hands-on formwork carpentry experience on civil, commercial or residential projects.
• Ability to read drawings and set out formwork accurately.
• Safe use of carpentry tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Construct, assemble, erect and install formwork for slabs, footings, beams, columns, walls, stairs and kerbs.
• Read drawings, set out formwork and check dimensions, levels, tolerances.
• Install bracing, props and supports to maintain stability during concrete placement.
• Carry out pre-pour checks and safe stripping of formwork and clean up.
• Work with site trades to meet pour programmes and comply with WHS rules.

Skills

Read drawings

Formwork carpentry

Set out formwork

Teamwork & communication

Education

Certificate III in Formwork/Carpentry

White Card (NSW General Construction Induction)

Tools

Carpentry hand tools

Power tools

Construction equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you will build, install and strip formwork systems for concrete construction, working from drawings and specifications to make sure the formwork is accurate, stable and ready for each pour.

• Construct, assemble, erect and install formwork for slabs, footings, beams, columns, walls, stairs and kerbs
• Measure, cut, shape and assemble timber, plywood and other formwork materials to the required dimensions
• Read and interpret construction drawings, formwork layouts, structural details and specifications
• Set out and check dimensions, levels, alignment and tolerances before and during installation
• Install props, bracing and temporary supports to keep the formwork stable during concrete placement
• Install construction joints, rebates, block-outs, penetrations and cast-in items
• Carry out pre-pour checks and fix any defects before concrete is placed
• Safely strip formwork, props and supports without damaging the finished concrete, then clean, sort and stack materials for reuse
• Work with concreters, steel fixers, plant operators and other trades to meet pour programmes
• Comply with WHS legislation, SWMS and site safety rules, including working at heights

Skills and experience required

• Qualification in Carpentry or Formwork (Certificate III or equivalent), or relevant trade skills recognised in Australia
• At least 1 years' hands-on experience in formwork carpentry on civil, commercial or residential projects
• Ability to read construction drawings and set out formwork accurately
• Sound knowledge of formwork bracing, propping and safe stripping procedures
• Safe, competent use of carpentry hand tools, power tools and construction equipment
• Current NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport to travel to sites across the regions listed
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a site team

What we offer

• Annual salary of $80,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation
• Steady, long-term work across a varied pipeline of concrete projects
• A supportive site team with a strong focus on safety and quality

About Company

Staable Pty Ltd is a concrete construction business delivering civil, commercial and residential projects across Greater Sydney, the Southern Highlands and the Illawarra. Our work includes slabs, footings, columns, beams, walls, stairs, kerbs and other reinforced concrete structures. We are looking for an experienced Formwork Carpenter to join our site team.

Work Type: Full time