Joiner/Carpenter/Fabricator - Riviera Prenail (Silverdale, Auckland)

Mitre 10

New Zealand
$25.00-32.00 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

Our organisationRiviera Prenail specializes in the design and manufacturing of timber frame and truss for a variety of clients throughout the Auckland region. As a key supplier to the local building industry, Riviera Prenail has built a great name for themselves in the market and are known for their industry knowledge, and experience when it comes to delivering projects. This is reflected in their rapidly growing and expanding business.We have a brand new, purpose built, semi-automated facility in Silverdale with new 'state of the art' equipment. We offer fantastic buying/discount privileges through our Mitre 10 and Columbus Café business and offer opportunities for career development and advancement.About the jobReporting to the Production Manager, this full time, permanent, 45 hours a week, Sunday to Thursday (2.30pm-12:00am) position is available at our Riviera Prenail plant in Silverdale, Auckland. The hourly rate on offer would likely range from $25.00 to $32.00 per hour (skill and experience dependent). As we have now installed our 2nd production line, we are looking at taking on several additional members of staff due to increased demand.About the rolePrimarily, this role is responsible for cutting and shaping a variety of timber parts, including structures and fixtures, ready for installation; assembling prepared wood to form these structures and fittings ready to install and erecting framework, panelised systems and roof framing. Following are the main duties, responsibilities, competencies, experience and qualifications required for this role.What will you bring?

You would have experience and an understanding of how to operate within the regulatory environment as it applies to frame and truss
You would have knowledge of NZS 3604: 2011 and an understanding of general construction methodology
You would be able to determine timber requirements and apply knowledge of floor, wall and roof construction
You would have knowledge of timber grades.
You would have the ability to read technical documents and drawings
You would have an excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction including hands-on experience working with carpentry materials
You would be a competent user of nail guns and drop saws and other related tools
You would have good numeracy skills as it is applied to measuring, cutting and assembling timber.

In additional to the above, you will need:

You would need to have a minimum of 2 years construction or joinery or carpentry related work experience
You would ideally have a National Certificate in Frame and Truss Manufacturing OR a National Certificate in Carpentry at NZQF level 3/4 (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). This would be beneficial but not a pre-requisite if you have the required experience mentioned above.

Summary of the tasks and dutiesFrames:

Pre-cutting framing components, materials and wood joints - cutting of components to be included in the framing e.g.: studs, nogs, lintels etc.
Cutting of soffit bearer and other items to go with completed framing
Trenching of framing top and bottom plates
Assembling and nailing together the cut and shaped parts / framing components in a precise and efficient manner using either handheld nail guns, mechanic nailing machines or a hammer.

Trusses:

Pre-cutting truss components - cutting of truss cords, webs, sundries and rafters using either the manual system or the computer-controlled automated system.
Truss fabrication - set up and pressing of Main and Jack trusses using either the rail jig system (hydraulic or pneumatic press) or the roller press system.
Posi - Strut Fabrication - set up and pressing of posi-struts, using the posi-strut jigs and the pneumatic press
Beam Fabrication - set up and pressing or nailing of specially designed beams (Ganglam, Maxspan & Flitch) using either the hydraulic press or the Hilti gun depending on the beam.

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