Senior Formwork Carpenter

Rashi Joshi; City Of Canning; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Steel Works Pty Ltd. in Perth seeks an experienced Senior Formwork Carpenter to join multiple sites across Western Australia. The role requires reading plans, formwork carpentry, and delivering high-quality workmanship on residential and commercial projects.

Minimum qualifications include AQF Certificate III or IV in a relevant trade, with at least one year of full-time site experience; two years on-the-job training accepted. Salary is AU$105,000 plus 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or IV in a relevant trade, or 2 years on-the-job training.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time site experience; ability to read plans.
• Experience in civil formwork carpentry and adherence to OH&S.

Responsibilities

• Read plans and specifications to determine dimensions, materials and installation processes.
• Construct and install formwork on-site; pour concrete and remove formwork after curing.
• Select materials for formwork construction and maintain tools and safety standards.
• Prepare drawings and sketches; estimate costs and orders for materials.
• Liaise with clients and other trades; ensure compliance with building codes and safety.

Skills

Read plans

Carpentry techniques

Multitasking

Civil formwork experience

OH&S compliance

Independent worker

Education

AQF Certificate III in relevant trade

AQF Certificate IV

2 years on job training

Job description

Target Business Services Position: Full Time - Permanent

Location: 6/14 Mason Street Cannington WA 6107

Salary: $105,000 Plus 12% Superannuation

Our client, Red Steel Works Pty Ltd. is a prominent Perth based company that specializes in providing reliable and high-quality steel fixing, formwork, precast labor, and scaffolding services for a diverse range of civil, industrial, commercial, and residential projects across Perth and Western Australia.

The client is currently recruiting experienced Senior Formwork Carpenter with a solid background working on residential/ commercial projects to work at the multiple sites.

As a highly motivated and qualified Formwork Carpenter you will require strong technical knowledge of the building and construction industry combined with a high level of attention to detail.

Minimum Requirements: AQF Certificate III in relevant trade including 2 years on job training or AQF Certificate IV. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications. The position requires at least one year of full -time experience and the ability to work independently to specifications and plans.

What you will be responsible for:

• Execute quality formwork carpentry workmanship to the highest level, whilst maintaining our company standards and safety - Read plans and specifications to determine the dimensions, materials required and installation processes to be followed
• Select appropriate materials for formwork construction, considering factors such as load-bearing capacity, durability, and reusability
• Create formwork that matches the desired shape and dimensions of concrete structures
• Interpret plans/engineering and project specifications to meet exacting standards - Construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment from blueprints and oral instructions - Install formwork on-site, pouring concrete into the formwork, and then removing the formwork after the concrete has cured
• Maintain tools and machinery in safe and efficient operating condition
• Prepare drawings and sketches of construction and repair projects
• Estimate costs and orders materials needed.
• Cut materials, and assemble and nail cut and shaped parts
• Ensure compliance with relevant building codes, safety standards, and regulations
• Liaise with clients, other trades in a professional manner
• Adhere to safety regulations and protocols to maintain a safe working environment

Skills, experience and attributes:

• Able to read and work from plans
• Proficiency in carpentry techniques such as cutting, shaping, and joining wood or other materials to construct formwork accurately
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Must have vast experience in civil formwork, carpentry and be skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems that may arise during formwork construction
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to OH&S principles
• Able to work unsupervised

The Successful Applicant

You would be required to work in a team environment and would be expected to take on a variety of tasks. You would be required to work at times under pressure and timelines and be available to work in different areas if and when the need arises. The applicant must have an OHS white card and previous experience, preferably in the construction industry. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted and your application will be treated as strictly confidential.