Job Description

Qualified Stonemasons & Trades Assistants – Factory & Installation

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The Marble & Granite Fitters Cairns Pty Ltd – Cairns QLD

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The Marble & Granite Fitters Cairns is an established Cairns business specialising in the manufacture and installation of high-quality stone and porcelain benchtops. We're looking for Trades Assistants and experienced or qualified Stonemasons to join our factory and installation teams in Cairns. We have opportunities for people at different experience levels.

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If you're experienced in stone fabrication, installation or both, we're looking for skilled tradespeople who can bring strong workmanship, attention to detail and practical experience to our team. If you have experience in construction, manufacturing or another hands-on trade and want to develop your skills in the stone industry, we'd also like to hear from you. Stone industry experience is highly regarded but isn't essential for Trades Assistant applicants. Training will be provided to the right person with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

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Key responsibilities

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- Fabricating stone and porcelain benchtops in our Cairns workshop
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- Cutting, polishing, finishing and preparing components for installation
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- Assisting with or carrying out onsite benchtop installations
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- Working with natural stone, engineered products and porcelain/sintered materials
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- Using hand tools, power tools and specialised stone fabrication equipment
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- Loading, unloading and safely handling finished components and materials
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- Reading job information, plans and measurements
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- Maintaining tools, equipment and clean work areas
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- Working closely with our workshop, installation and office teams
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- Following our workplace health, safety and quality procedures
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About you

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- Reliable, safety-conscious and take pride in your work
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- Valuable practical and problem-solving ability
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- Strong teamwork and communication skills
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For Stonemasons

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- Experience in stone benchtop fabrication and/or installation
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- Experience in cutting, polishing and finishing stone or porcelain
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- Experience with joins, cut-outs, mitres and detailed finishing
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- Ability to read plans, drawings and measurements
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- Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team
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- Previous experience in a labouring, manufacturing, construction or trades environment
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- Willingness to learn specialist stone fabrication and installation skills
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- Capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the role, including heavy material handling
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- Hold a valid driver's licence, with a manual licence preferred
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- Have reliable transport to work
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- Have appropriate Australian work rights for the position
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Highly regarded

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- Stonemasonry
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- Stone benchtop fabrication or installation
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- Cabinetmaking
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- Carpentry or joinery
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- Construction
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- Manufacturing
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- CNC or machinery operation
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- Construction White Card
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- Competitive pay based on skills and experience
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- Opportunities for experienced tradespeople and people wanting to develop their trade skills
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- On-the-job training and development
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- Modern stone fabrication equipment and processes
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- Clean, organised workshop environment
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- Varied workshop and installation work
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- Opportunities to develop across fabrication, machinery and installation
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- Supportive Cairns-based team
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- Long-term career opportunities as the business continues to grow
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About us

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The Marble & Granite Fitters Cairns is an established Cairns business specialising in the manufacture and installation of high-quality stone and porcelain benchtops. For more than 20 years, we've worked with builders, cabinetmakers and homeowners throughout the Cairns region, delivering quality workmanship across residential and commercial projects. We're continuing to grow our workshop and installation capability.

📌 Qualified Stonemasons & Trades Assistants - Factory & Installation (Cairns Regional)
🏢 The Marble & Granite Fitters Cairns
📍 Cairns Regional