Cairns Hardware is a long-standing family owned and operated business and part of one of the largest independent suppliers of timber and building materials to many of the best home builders in Australia.

We offer a family-feel culture and work environment that sets us apart from any others in the industry. We are part of a 60-site National group with over 1400 trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. To find out more about us click here.

The founders of the organisation are all about investing in their people, partners, and community to make a positive and sustainable contribution to Australia.

Our business is built on a set of values that create the foundation for everything we do; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

About the Role

We are looking for someone who wants to work, is reliable and wants to grow their skills to join our Roofing Team in our manufacturing facility as a Fabricator/ Labourer. The role takes a hands-on approach to production and operation in manufacturing high quality roofing products. Due to the nature of our work and customer base a range of both standardised and custom fabrication is performed making every day different. We require a focused and reliable worker who takes a safety conscious approach towards everything they do. This is an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in our industry with full training on the job.

Responsibilities will include

Prior experience working with sheet metal in either a fabrication, roll forming or folding environment is highly desirable, however not essential it’s a great opportunity for someone who is keen and eager to learn. The role is well suited to someone with focus, a desire to learn who enjoys working with their hands and people.

• Folding, cutting and roll forming
• Assess stock requirements and job prioritisation
• Ensure jobs are completed within a timely manner
• Reading and understanding product schematics and assembly instructions.
• Ensure product is handled safely to prevent injury and damage to product.
• Undertake regular product training with market leading brands
• Have a commitment to ongoing job security

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Physically fit with the ability to safely lift loads and manually handle goods
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with high level of accuracy
• High awareness of site safety and duty of care for your team, staff and site visitors
• Prior experience with fabrication is not necessary (but highly desirable)
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills and understand instructions
• Enjoyment of manual labour and getting your hands dirty
• Previous experience working in a factory environment
• Experience with hand and power tools (advantageous)
• Forklift Licence (LF) advantageous (not essential)
• Finally have a ‘hands on’ with a ‘can do’ attitude

Perks

• Be part of something strong, we really are growing together
• Rewards and discounts program
• Your contribution is valued and celebrated, the company culture lives this
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Uniform provided, so you can look the part
• Ongoing training with plenty of opportunities for people with the right attitude
• Job security from a long-standing respected employer in the Cairns region
• Staff and Fuel discount schemes offered
• Everyone gets paid to take a day off for their birthday
• Be part of an organisation that puts its people first and has their best interests at heart

PLEASE NOTE

We are an equal opportunity employer with a zero tolerance to Drugs and Alcohol in the workplace and conduct regular random workplace testing.

Only applicants with the Right to Work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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