2 x Carpenters and 2 x Upholsterers
H L Furniture Limited T/A Dreamwood Furniture are looking for 2 x Carpenters and 2 x Upholsterers. We are a busy and fast-growing furniture manufacturer in Auckland.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
This role is ideal for a passionate, hard-working individual, with a commitment to high standards and an interest in learning and developing their skills in our organisation. You will be required to work efficiently in a busy team environment with high standards. Ideal candidates should have at least a one-year relevant work experience or relevant qualifications.
Carpenters:
Core duties include;

• Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures.
• Selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts.
• Cutting materials and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts.
• Erecting framework, panelised systems and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures.
• Nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames.
• Assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install.
• Cutting wood joints.
• May construct concrete formwork.
• May repair existing fittings.
• May work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals

Upholsterers:
Core duties include;

• Conferring with clients to determine materials and cost of furniture items to be made or repaired.
• Making and repairing wooden frames, and removing and replacing defective springs.
• Removing coverings, webbing and padding from old furniture.
• Securing material, padding, springs and webbing to articles to be upholstered.
• Measuring and cutting materials and covering furniture.
• Seaming cushions and joining sections of covering material.
• Attaching ornamental trims, braids and buttons.
  Padding and covering spring units to upholster mattresses.
• May finish wooden surfaces on furniture.
• May remove stains from fabric

Other Attributes and Requirement:

• Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license for transportation to job sites.
• Proven experience as a Carpenter, demonstrating proficiency in the craft.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure precision and quality in all projects.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Competency in using a variety of tools and equipment essential for carpentry tasks.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for bonuses based on performance
• Comprehensive training provided to equip you with product knowledge and sales techniques
• Flexible scheduling options for both full-time and part-time positions
• Working on weekends and will be available on-calls (if required) for this position
• Employee discounts on our wide range of mattresses, headboards, and bed bases
• Wage rate of $25-$32 per hour (Wage rate for carpenter is negotiable depending on applicants skill level)

To be considered for this role you should be able to provide previous work references.
Preference will be given to candidates who are already in New Zealand and has relevant work experience.
All suitable candidates should be able to pass a drug test and a Ministry of Justice/Police check when required.
Apply now by sending your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you'd be a great fit for this role to dreamwoodfurniture9@gmail.com or drop by our store during business hours to inquire in person.