Skilled Joiner: Craft Doors, Cabinets & Built-ins

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

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.