Carpentry/Artisan wood and furniture industry
Carpentry
New Product development
- Assembly design (Creating Job Cards & Cutting)
- Design and make up new jigs.
- Installation and testing functionality.
- Assisting in creating installation guides.
Instore Displays
- New designs (Creating Job Cards & Cutting)
- Old Display re-vamp (Creating Job Cards & Cutting List)
- Build and install in stipulated time frame.
Installations
- Customer installations with positive feedback.
- Assisting customers with measurements and design / product choice.
- Assisting customers with repairs / bad installations.
Production
- Shows a lot of leadership in pushing / Leading his team to achieve targets.
- Always willing to try and implement changes proposed to better our product.
- New product development & Implementation.
- Existing product cost improvement.
- Machine operating, maintenance and reporting.
- New jig design.
- Jigs and Tools maintenance and reporting.
- Product process flow improvement.
- Manufacturing
- Quality Control
Qualifications & Experience
- Matric
- Diploma/Certificate in Carpentry/Artisan (or equivalent).
- 3–5 years’ experience in a woodworking, door, or furniture manufacturing environment, advantageous but not necessary.
- Hands-on experience with CNC machinery, woodworking processes, and assembly lines, advantageous but not necessary.
- Knowledge of raw materials (timber, board, veneers, laminates, hardware) and their applications.
- Familiarity with ISO quality standards and health & safety regulations.
To apply send your CV to [email protected]
Pay: R50,00 - R60,00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- 1. List the different types of wood, and how their properties influence your design and manufacturing?
2. What woodworking machinery have you operated?
3. How do you ensure quality control meets your client's specifications?
4. Have you missed a deadline?
5. What is your process for troubleshooting?
6. How do you stay current with the latest trends?
7. How do you ensure accuracy in a project that involves multiple, complex parts or a strict deadline?
8. Can you read technical drawings or blueprints?
9. How do you maintain a safe and organized workspace to prevent accidents and ensure efficiency?
10. Can you provide an example of a project you are particularly proud of and explain the role you played in its success
Education:
Experience:
- Carpenter: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Location:
- Johannesburg, Gauteng (Required)
Work Location: In person
