Formwork Carpenter

Housing Industry Association Limited; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Precast Concrete Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled formwork carpenter for Gold Coast projects. The role involves interpreting drawings, setting out formwork and coordinating with steel fixers and concreters to prepare for pours.

You will read plans, construct and dismantle formwork for foundations, bridges, and reinforced concrete structures, and ensure quality and safety on site. A trade certificate and WHS compliance are required.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant carpentry/formwork experience.
• Construction White Card is required.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications to determine formwork requirements.
• Set out, construct, install and dismantle formwork for civil and structural concrete works.
• Construct formwork for foundations, bridges, including abutments, headstocks, footings, concrete slabs, walls, columns and other reinforced concrete structures.
• Measure, mark, cut, shape and assemble timber, plywood and other formwork materials to required dimensions.
• Install and secure formwork systems, supports, props and bracing in accordance with drawings and project specifications.
• Work alongside steel fixers and concreters to prepare formwork and reinforced concrete structures for concrete pours.
• Strip and dismantle formwork safely following completion of concrete works.
• Inspect completed formwork and rectify defects prior to concrete placement.
• Operate and maintain carpentry hand tools, power tools and construction equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and comply with WHS requirements, site procedures and project-specific quality standards.

Skills

Formwork carpentry

Reading drawings

Set out formwork

Team collaboration

Education

AQF Certificate III in Carpentry

Tools

Carpentry hand tools

Job description

• Undertake formwork carpentry and associated construction activities.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and set out formwork requirements.
• Work alongside steel fixers and concreters to prepare for concrete pours.

AAA Precast Concrete Pty Ltd.

Gold Coast - Queensland

Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 per annum

ABOUT US

AAA Precast Concrete Pty Ltd is an established construction company specialising in precast concrete and onsite tilt-up projects across South-East Queensland.

The business has grown steadily over the years and delivers projects across a range of sectors, including industrial, commercial, retail, education and healthcare. With an experienced team and a strong focus on quality, safety and reliable project delivery, AAA Precast Concrete works closely with builders and other construction professionals to deliver projects efficiently and to a high standard.

The Role

The successful candidate will undertake formwork carpentry and associated construction activities across our civil and infrastructure and multiple other projects.

Your Duties and Responsibilities will be:

• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications to determine formwork requirements.
• Set out, construct, install and dismantle formwork for civil and structural concrete works.
• Construct formwork for foundations, bridges, including abutments, headstocks, footings, concrete slabs, walls, columns and other reinforced concrete structures.
• Measure, mark, cut, shape and assemble timber, plywood and other formwork materials to required dimensions.
• Install and secure formwork systems, supports, props and bracing in accordance with construction drawings and project specifications.
• Work alongside steel fixers and concreters to prepare formwork and reinforced concrete structures for concrete pours.
• Strip and dismantle formwork safely following completion of concrete works.
• Inspect completed formwork and rectify defects prior to concrete placement.
• Operate and maintain carpentry hand tools, power tools and construction equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and comply with WHS requirements, site procedures and project-specific quality standards.

Minimum Requirements

• AQF Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant carpentry/formwork experience.
• Machinery: 2 years (preferred)
• Construction White Card.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working on civil infrastructure and structural concrete projects.
• Strong measuring, setting-out and formwork assembly skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a construction team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual construction duties.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport preferred.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Gold Coast – Queensland

Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 per annum