Junior Machine Operator / Joinery Manufacturing
Burke & Wills Group – Joinery Division | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Zillmere, QLD | Nationwide Business
About The Joinery
We're proud of our strong team culture, long-standing employees, and commitment to safety, quality, and people. The Joinery Division of Burke & Wills Group manufactures high-quality joinery components for commercial fit-outs across Australia, including shopfronts, fixtures, and bespoke joinery solutions.
While this role is based in our Joinery workshop, we operate as part of a nationwide business, supporting commercial projects across multiple locations. Our joinery team works in a professional, well-equipped workshop alongside experienced tradespeople and machine operators, delivering precise, high-quality outcomes.
The Role
This position is joinery-focused and supports the manufacturing process for timber and joinery components used in commercial projects nationwide. You will work in a structured, safety-focused environment and be part of a supportive, well‐trained team.
This role is based at our Zillmere joinery workshop, operating Monday to Friday and offering stable, consistent hours that support work life balance.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely and accurately operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment, including joinery and workshop machinery (e.g. saws, sanders, joinery machines)
* Maintaining cleanliness in machine shop and factory floor during and at the completion of each day in line with WHS requirements
* Monitor machine performance and take appropriate action to ensure optimal output and product quality
* Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures to ensure a safe workplace
* Prepare, load, unload, and organise timber and joinery materials
* Ensure daily and weekly maintenance programs set by Factory Foreman are carried out as required.
* Measure, cut, shape, and prepare components for joinery manufacturing
* Support day-to-day workshop operations through general labouring duties
* Assist with custom and bespoke joinery tasks, handling materials with care and precision
About You
We are looking for someone who:
* Has experience working as a labourer in a workshop, manufacturing, joinery, or similar environment (preferred)
* Is comfortable using hand tools and basic machinery and can follow instructions accurately
* Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship and safety
* Can work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
* Has good communication and basic problem‐solving skills
* Understands, or is willing to learn, precise measurement using the metric system
* Is physically fit, reliable, and capable of manual tasks
* Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a positive, safety‐focused attitude
Licences & Requirements
* White Card (Construction Induction) – required or willing to obtain
* Forklift Licence (LF) – desirable but not essential
* Manual handling / safe lifting training – desirable
* Basic machine or workshop safety training (e.g. saws, sanders, joinery machinery) – desirable
What We Offer
* Permanent full‐time employment within the Joinery Division of a nationwide group
* Monday to Friday work schedule supporting work–life balance
* A professional, well‐equipped workshop environment
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities
* Exposure to a wide variety of materials, including timber, steel, and glass
* On‐the‐job learning and skill development opportunities
* A supportive team culture focused on quality, consistency, and craftsmanship
We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
How To Apply
If you are seeking a stable role in a professional joinery manufacturing environment within a nationwide business, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability to: burkeandwillsprojects.com.au. Alternatively, contact us directly to arrange a confidential discussion on 0439 338 260
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