Formwork Carpenter
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Construction · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $65 - $70/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Concrete jobs on large building sites around Sydney call for Formwork Carpenters who pair a solid track record with close attention to quality. You would be setting up formwork on projects across New South Wales, and practical experience with different formwork systems is what employers weigh most.
This role is for applicants already in Australia. Eligible high-performing candidates may be considered for sponsorship.
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Key Responsibilities
- Build and erect formwork for concrete work
- Review drawings, plans and project specifications before work begins
- Set out and mark up formwork with careful measurement
- Work with a range of formwork systems and construction methods
- Assemble, position and secure formwork, then check each finished pour frame for alignment, levels and stability
- Operate hand and power tools safely
- Coordinate with supervisors and other trades on active sites and help the crew keep to schedule
- Complete allocated tasks efficiently and to the expected standard, following health and safety procedures and leaving the work area safe and orderly
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 3 years of demonstrated formwork carpentry experience
- Practical experience with formwork systems and an understanding of how formwork is constructed
- Able to read and work from construction drawings and specifications
- A valid White Card
- Works productively within an established site crew
- Reliable and professional, with sound communication and teamwork
- Physically fit for demanding construction work
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