Senior Cabinetmaker/Factory Lead- Commercial Joinery
Elm Commercial Joinery Pty Ltd – Officer VIC
Senior Cabinetmaker / Factory Lead – Commercial
Joinery
Elm Commercial Joinery is a Melbourne-based commercial joinery manufacturer operating from our modern facility in
Officer South
.
We're looking for an experienced
Senior Cabinetmaker / Factory Lead
to join our core team and take a leading, hands‐on role on the factory floor.
This position suits an experienced commercial cabinetmaker who takes pride in quality, understands production and is ready to take ownership of day‐to‐day factory operations as our team grows.
The Role
Manufacture and assemble high-quality commercial joinery
Read and interpret detailed shop drawings and production documentation
Coordinate day‐to‐day factory workflow and production priorities
Allocate and oversee work as the factory team grows
Check completed work for quality, dimensions and finish before dispatch
Identify drawing or manufacturing issues early and coordinate with drafting to resolve them
Guide and support cabinetmakers, apprentices and factory staff
Assist with CNC, edgebanding and other production processes where required
Ensure materials, hardware and components are ready for production
Maintain an organised, efficient and safe factory floor
Help improve manufacturing methods, workflow and production efficiency
Coordinate with our Site Manager on deliveries, installation requirements and project priorities
About You
We're looking for someone with:
Minimum 7 years' cabinetmaking/joinery experience




Strong commercial joinery experience
Trade qualification in cabinetmaking or equivalent industry experience
Excellent ability to read detailed joinery shop drawings
Strong knowledge of commercial cabinet construction, materials, hardware and finishes
Experience with modern joinery machinery and production methods
High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and find practical solutions
Confidence guiding and supporting other factory staff
Good communication and organisational skills
A reliable, hands‐on approach with the ability to take ownership
Australian working rights
CNC and edgebander experience will be highly regarded.
Previous experience as a
Leading Hand, Factory Supervisor or Production Lead
is advantageous, but we're also interested in exceptional senior cabinetmakers ready to step into greater responsibility.
Why Join Elm?
You'll be joining Elm as part of our
core team
, with the opportunity to play an important role in how our factory and production systems develop.
We're building a modern commercial joinery operation focused on quality, efficient manufacturing, good organisation and delivering properly for our commercial builder clients.
This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of the factory floor and grow with the business as our production team expands.
Full time | On-site | Officer South VIC
$90,000–$98,000 + super, depending on experience and capability
Elm Commercial Joinery
Built for Builders.
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📌 Senior Cabinetmaker/Factory Lead- Commercial Joinery (Melbourne)
🏢 Elm Commercial Joinery
📍 Melbourne