Job Description
Senior
Cabinetmaker/Factory
Lead- Commercial Joinery
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Elm Commercial Joinery Pty Ltd – Officer VIC
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Senior Cabinetmaker / Factory Lead – Commercial
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Elm Commercial Joinery is a Melbourne-based commercial joinery manufacturer operating from our modern facility in Officer South.
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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.
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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.
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The Role
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Manufacture and assemble high-quality commercial joinery
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Read and interpret detailed shop drawings and production documentation
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Coordinate day‐to‐day factory workflow and production priorities
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Allocate and oversee work as the factory team grows
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Check completed work for quality, dimensions and finish before dispatch
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Identify drawing or manufacturing issues early and coordinate with drafting to resolve them
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Guide and support cabinetmakers, apprentices and factory staff
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Assist with CNC, edgebanding and other production processes where required
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Ensure materials, hardware and components are ready for production
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Maintain an organised, productive and safe factory floor
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Help improve manufacturing methods, workflow and production efficiency
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Coordinate with our Site Manager on deliveries, installation requirements and project priorities
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About You
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We're looking for someone with:
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Minimum 7 years'
cabinetmaking/joinery
experience
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Strong commercial joinery experience
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Trade qualification in cabinetmaking or equivalent industry experience
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Excellent ability to read detailed joinery shop drawings
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Strong knowledge of commercial cabinet construction, materials, hardware and finishes
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Experience with modern joinery machinery and production methods
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High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
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Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and find practical solutions
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Confidence guiding and supporting other factory staff
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Good communication and organisational skills
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A reliable, hands‐on approach with the ability to take ownership
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Australian working rights
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CNC and edgebander experience will be highly regarded.
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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.
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Why Join Elm?
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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.
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We're building a modern commercial joinery operation focused on quality, efficient manufacturing, good organisation and delivering properly for our commercial builder clients.
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This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of the factory floor and grow with the business as our production team expands.
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Full-time | On-site | Officer South VIC
n $90,000–$98,000 + super, depending on experience and capability
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Elm Commercial Joinery
n Built for Builders.
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