Company: Target Business Services

Job Title: Formwork Carpenter

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Western Australia

Industry: Construction

Job Category: Trades

We are seeking an experienced Formwork Carpenter to join our team at Target Business Services. As a Formwork Carpenter, you will be responsible for executing high-quality formwork carpentry workmanship, reading plans and specifications, and selecting appropriate materials for formwork construction.

• Execute quality formwork carpentry workmanship to the highest level, maintaining company standards and safety
• Read plans and specifications to determine dimensions, materials required, and installation processes
• Select appropriate materials for formwork construction, considering factors such as load-bearing capacity, durability, and reusability
• Create formwork that matches desired shape and dimensions of concrete structures
• Interpret plans/engineering and project specifications to meet exacting standards
• Construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment from blueprints and oral instructions
• Install formwork on-site, pouring concrete into the formwork, and then removing the formwork after the concrete has cured
• Maintain tools and machinery in safe and efficient operating condition
• Prepare drawings and sketches of construction and repair projects
• Estimate costs and order materials needed
• Cut materials, and assemble and nail cut and shaped parts
• Ensure compliance with relevant building codes, safety standards, and regulations
• Liaise with clients, other trades in a professional manner
• Adhere to safety regulations and protocols to maintain a safe working environment

• Able to read and work from plans
• Proficiency in carpentry techniques such as cutting, shaping, and joining wood or other materials to construct formwork accurately
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Must have vast experience in civil formwork, carpentry, and be skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems that may arise during formwork construction
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to OH&S principles
• Able to work unsupervised

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.