Joiner

Greys Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified Joiner to construct, install, repair and maintain timber structures and finishes in line with drawings and project specs. You will work with doors, frames, cupboards and built-in fittings, ensuring accurate measurements and precise fitting.

Candidates should have carpentry/joinery qualifications and proven experience with woodworking machinery and tools, while adhering to safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Relevant carpentry or joinery trade qualification, certificate or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in joinery manufacturing, installation and finishing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and joinery specifications.
• Knowledge of timber types, wood-based boards, fittings, adhesives and finishing materials.
• Experience operating woodworking machinery and using hand and power tools.
• Understanding of installation tolerances, accurate setting-out and quality control.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, joinery details, plans and specifications.
• Measure, mark, cut and shape timber, plywood, MDF, veneers and other materials accurately.
• Manufacture and assemble doors, door frames, window frames, cabinets, cupboards, shelving, counters and other joinery items.
• Install and fit doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves, mouldings, panelling and other timber components.
• Install built-in cupboards, kitchen units, wardrobes and custom-made furniture where required.
• Use hand tools, power tools and woodworking machinery safely and correctly.
• Select suitable materials, fixings, adhesives and finishes for each task.
• Ensure all joinery components are correctly aligned, level, square and securely fitted.
• Carry out repairs, adjustments and maintenance to existing woodwork and fittings.
• Sand, prepare and finish surfaces to the required standard before painting, sealing or varnishing.
• Check completed work for defects and rectify any issues to meet project quality requirements.
• Take accurate measurements on site and confirm dimensions before manufacturing or installation.
• Calculate material requirements and minimise wastage.
• Maintain tools, equipment and machinery in good working condition.
• Keep the workshop and work areas clean, organised and free from hazards.
• Coordinate with other trades to ensure installations are completed in the correct sequence.
• Report work progress, material shortages, defects and technical problems to the Site Supervisor.
• Comply with company procedures, project deadlines and occupational health and safety requirements.

Skills

Joinery experience

Read technical drawings

Timber knowledge

Woodworking machinery

Health & safety

Tool handling

Finish carpentry

Education

Carpentry/Joinery qualification

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Hand & power tools

Job description

Our client based in Johannesburg Sandton Area is looking for a Joiner to construct, install, repair and maintain stone structures and finishes in accordance with construction drawings, project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.

Our client based in Johannesburg Sandton Area is looking for a Joiner to construct, install, repair and maintain stone structures and finishes in accordance with construction drawings, project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant carpentry or joinery trade qualification, certificate or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in joinery manufacturing, installation and finishing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and joinery specifications.
• Knowledge of timber types, wood-based boards, fittings, adhesives and finishing materials.
• Experience operating woodworking machinery and using hand and power tools.
• Understanding of installation tolerances, accurate setting-out and quality control.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, joinery details, plans and specifications.
• Measure, mark, cut and shape timber, plywood, MDF, veneers and other materials accurately.
• Manufacture and assemble doors, door frames, window frames, cabinets, cupboards, shelving, counters and other joinery items.
• Install and fit doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves, mouldings, panelling and other timber components.
• Install built-in cupboards, kitchen units, wardrobes and custom-made furniture where required.
• Use hand tools, power tools and woodworking machinery safely and correctly.
• Select suitable materials, fixings, adhesives and finishes for each task.
• Ensure all joinery components are correctly aligned, level, square and securely fitted.
• Carry out repairs, adjustments and maintenance to existing woodwork and fittings.
• Sand, prepare and finish surfaces to the required standard before painting, sealing or varnishing.
• Check completed work for defects and rectify any issues to meet project quality requirements.
• Take accurate measurements on site and confirm dimensions before manufacturing or installation.
• Calculate material requirements and minimise wastage.
• Maintain tools, equipment and machinery in good working condition.
• Keep the workshop and work areas clean, organised and free from hazards.
• Coordinate with other trades to ensure installations are completed in the correct sequence.
• Report work progress, material shortages, defects and technical problems to the Site Supervisor.
• Comply with company procedures, project deadlines and occupational health and safety requirements.