Wood Machinist - Edge Bander Operator in Cabinet Making
Provence Brothers Pty Ltd has been a leading name in quality cabinet manufacturing for the past 12 years. Located in Osborne Park, we specialise in producing top‑tier cut‑to‑size and pre‑designed cabinetry for cabinet makers, builders, interior designers, tradespeople, and experienced DIY enthusiasts. As an outsourced cabinet manufacturing factory, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
The Role
We are seeking a Wood Machinist – Edge Bander Operator (Cabinet Making) who is a confident decision‑maker, has great instincts to assess situations quickly and accurately. This role requires you to be a great team player who is reliable, prudent and focused on completing the job to the required standards.
In this role, you will be responsible for operating the Edge Banders and CNC machines safely and efficiently, day‑to‑day maintenance of machines, managing inventory of boards and edging, quality control during machining processes and increasing the efficiency of machining processes.
What We Offer
We actively invest in the strengths and skills of our team members.
Industry‑competitive remuneration and salary package.
Our goal is for all team members to succeed on both professional and personal levels. We value and genuinely care for our team members.
Numerous opportunities for professional development and growth.
Supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating the Edge Banding and CNC machines safely and efficiently.
- Day‑to‑day maintenance of Edge Banding and CNC machines.
- Setup and installation of new machines.
- Optimisation of functionality of machines.
- Managing inventory – receiving and storing new deliveries and managing off‑cuts.
- Quality control of board edged during machining processes.
- Increasing the efficiency of machining processes.
- Operating woodworking machines and using hand tools to cut, shape and form particle and MDF board.
- Communicate effectively with the drafting team, machining team and assembly team members.
- Improvement of manufacturing processes.
About You
We are looking for a proactive individual with a passion cabinetry and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have:
Qualifications:
- Certificate III in Wood Machining, Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology, or equivalent/higher.
Experience:
- 1 year of experience in operating and maintaining Edge Banding and/or CNC machinery.
- 1 year experience in Cabinet Making Industry.
Skills:
- Skilled operation of edge banding machinery, including maintenance requirements.
- Ability to meet production deadlines and use initiative to help with other tasks on manufacturing floor.
- Ability to read and interpret job instruction with a robust focus on detail.
- Problem‑solving skills with a growth mindset.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with team members.
- Commitment to smart working, continuous improvement, and personal development and success.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is favourable.
- Forklift licence is favourable.
- Good organisational skills and stock control knowledge.
- Ability to organise a clean and tidy workspace (as safety is one of your values).
- Ability to effectively teach and train up other machine operators.
We are also looking for someone who will embody our company values in their everyday conduct and approach. We are actively searching for signs of ownership, self‑discipline, support and encouragement, continuous improvement and trust in our colleagues. We start with our team members, then our suppliers, and ultimately our customers.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to a company that values your skills and dedication, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the position.
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