- Johannesburg
- Salary: (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: General
- Reference: 78947
Vacancy Details
Employer: Unique Personnel
Purpose of the Role:
The Carpenter Tradesman is responsible for optimizing and overseeing the development and implementation of new and current products in furniture production. The role ensures efficient use of machinery, materials, and manpower to deliver high-quality products. While driving new products and process improvements, reducing waste, and maintaining safety and compliance standards. Performing manual tasks, operating machinery, interpreting designs, adhering to safety protocols, managing materials, and collaborating with a team to meet quality and production deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Fabrication and installation
Material Handling
Operating machinery
Design interpretation
CNC operation
Technical interpretation
Assembly and finishing
Quality Control
Maintenance
Safety and housekeeping
Key Performance Areas:
Develop and design new products
Implement and improve new and current products
Read and interpretation of drawing production specification to guide the manufacturing process
Material yield (was reduction on timber, board, and finishes)
Quality reject rate (doors/furniture passing QC first time)
The Carpenter Tradesman is responsible for optimizing and overseeing the development and implementation of new and current products in furniture production. The role ensures efficient use of machinery, materials, and manpower to deliver high-quality products. While driving new products and process improvements, reducing waste, and maintaining safety and compliance standards. Performing manual tasks, operating machinery, interpreting designs, adhering to safety protocols, managing materials, and collaborating with a team to meet quality and production deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Fabrication and installation
Material Handling
Operating machinery
Design interpretation
CNC operation
Technical interpretation
Assembly and finishing
Quality Control
Maintenance
Safety and housekeeping
Key Performance Areas:
Develop and design new products
Implement and improve new and current products
Read and interpretation of drawing production specification to guide the manufacturing process
Material yield (was reduction on timber, board, and finishes)
Quality reject rate (doors/furniture passing QC first time)
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications and experience:Diploma/Certificate (or equivalent)
Relevant certifications such as the National certificate in Furniture Making from SAQA
College of AITF are beneficial
3-5 years experience
Hands-on experience with CNC machinery, woodworking process, and assembly lines advantageous but not necessary.
Knowledge of raw materials and their applications
ISO quality standards and health and safety regulations
Skills and competencies:
Technical proficiency
Technical drawing interpretation
Quality awareness
Physical capability
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Practical skills
Design and problem solving
Communication
Analytical and organisational skills
Adaptability
Safety awareness
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