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Carpenters Wanted in TaranakiExtrastaff • New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Carpenters Wanted in Taranaki

Carpenters Wanted in Taranaki

Extrastaff • New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

Nationwide - Roles available across all regions of New Zealand

Pay conditions & Benefits :

  • Min $25.00  per hour to a maximum of $40.00 per hour
  • Minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week
  • Full-time, permanent roles
  • PPE and tools provided
  • Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and commercial projects

Job Description :

We are looking for experienced Carpenters to join our business, Extrastaff Limited. Our growing business requires organised and trustworthy individuals who pride themselves on quality workmanship. You must be motivated and result driven. Positions are full-time and permanent, with site location based on project demand.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  • Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
  • Verify the trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
  • Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
  • Select and order lumber or other required materials.
  • Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
  • Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
  • Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
  • Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
  • Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
  • Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
  • Studying drawings and creating forming shutters for concrete work
  • Creating structures, forms or chutes for pouring concrete for large concrete jobs
  • Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work.
  • Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
  • Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
  • Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative paneling to ceilings or walls.
  • Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
  • Work with or remove hazardous material.
  • Perform minor plumbing, welding, or concrete mixing work.
  • All other duties as assigned
  • Skills and Experience Required :

  • 2 years experience in Carpentry or relevant occupation,  or level 4 qualification
  • Able to work independently and adapt to new environments
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to safety
  • Nationwide Opportunity and Travel :

    Although this role is listed in the Northland Region , we are recruiting for positions to be deployed across all regions of New Zealand, depending on project requirements.For for clarification, these regions are

    North Island :  Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui,  Wellington.

    South Island :   Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland.

    Applicants are invited to apply from any of these regions and must be willing to travel or relocate within the country as needed, relocation costs will be covered by the company

    How to Apply : If you are looking for a new challenge with an opportunity for a dynamic working environment and the possibility of travelk, please click APPLY, attach your resume and brief covering letter outlining your experience.

    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

    Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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