Family owned Dahlsens Family Companies has been operating since 1877 and is one of the largest independent suppliers of timber and building materials to many of the best home builders in Australia.

We offer a family-feel culture and work setting that sets us apart from others in the industry. We are part of a 70-site national group, including Dahlsens, Cairns Hardware and Nortruss with over one thousand trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. Dahlsens invest in our people, partners, and communities to make a positive and sustainable contribution.

Our people live and breathe the Dahlsens Values daily; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

145 years of experience, so we know what we are talking about…. keep reading if you are looking for big things.

ABOUT US

Family owned Dahlsens Family Companies has been operating since 1877 and is one of the largest independent suppliers of timber and building materials to many of the best home builders in Australia.

We offer a family-feel culture and work environment that sets us apart from others in the industry. We are part of a 70-site national group, including Dahlsens, Cairns Hardware and Nortruss with over one thousand trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. Dahlsens invest in our people, partners, and communities to make a positive and sustainable contribution.

Our people live and breathe the Dahlsens Values daily; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

145 years of experience, so we know what we are talking about….



keep reading if you are looking for big things.

ABOUT THE ROLE

- Wagga Wagga - New South Wales
- Full-time permanent opportunity + attractive salary package + super + working with an awesome team
- Free uniform and safety boots reimbursement provided up to $120.00
- Be part of a 145 year old organisation that puts its people first and has their best interests at heart
- Please note this is not a hybrid or remote location chance

* Dahlsens Building Centres closes for a mandatory shutdown over the Christmas/New Year period, and as a new starter you are unlikely to have accrued enough annual leave to cover it, so leave without pay may apply - we'll talk this through with you during the interview process *

As a Detailer at our Wagga Wagga Truss & Frame manufacturing plant, you will have a focused task in preparing accurate designs of timber components including wall frames and roof trusses using engineered Pryda Build Design software. You will read residential building plans, drawings and specifications, carry out measurements and calculations, and design timber components that are prepped for manufacturing on the plant floor.

Reporting to the Branch Manager,



you will at times liaise with engineers, site supervisors and customers to discuss job specifics. You will understand the product, construction techniques on building sites, and the construction techniques used in our plant, and discuss suitable alternatives with customers where appropriate. Your leader will provide coaching and guidance throughout to help you excel in the role.

This is a detail-focused, technical role that suits someone with a trade or tertiary background, strong CAD skills, and the ability to juggle multiple detailing jobs while consistently hitting deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

- Accurate and timely detailing of truss and frame drawings prepped for manufacturing
- Designing timber components using engineered Pryda Build Design software
- Reading plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings
- Carrying out measurements and calculations, and taking off material quantities
- Preparing sketches and drawings from supplied plans
- Applying wood and timber knowledge to detailing decisions
- Liaising with engineers, site supervisors and customers to discuss job specifics
- Providing technical support and advice to current and potential customers
- Problem solving and resolving on-site issues when required
- Meeting and exceeding plant detailing requirements set by the Branch Manager
- Reporting hazards, near misses and incidents promptly via Donesafe
- Living the 'Our Circle of Care' principles - See, Say, Listen, Stop - and looking

📌 Detailer (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Dahlsens
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