Engineering Carpenter/Upholsterer

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Scope of Position:

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for recovering, repairing and maintaining furniture, fixtures, cupboards, flooring, panelling, decking and any other timber or upholstered surfaces, furniture, fittings and equipment in the Hotel, Administration and Marina buildings.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to Engineering supervisor, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Repair, maintain and install work according to departmental procedures.

• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Be able to complete requests in timely, accurate, efficient and knowledgeable manner.
• High acumen for detailed work.
• Ability to visualize design ideas.
• Ber able to create upholstery stencils.
• Select and source materials.
• Dismantling of furniture to prepare for upholstery.
• Good knowledge of installing foam, batting, webbing, springs, stitching, gluing, nailing, measuring and cutting.
• Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools, and conforming to local building standards.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements, using saws, chisels, and planes.
• Knowledge of cabinet making and ability to fix, repair and install timber structures.
• In-depth knowledge of various modern upholstery techniques and fabrics, leathers, material.
• Knowledge of treatment, staining and protection of timber surfaces.
• Knowledge of fabric paints, processes and fabric repairs.
• Excellent knowledge of brush painting as well as spray painting.
• Metal welding knowledge is an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, can make decisions in fast-paced, changing environment.
• Must have the knowledge to properly use and maintain all tools and equipment issued, including but not limited to hot knives, nail guns, sewing equipment.
• Adhere to all legal requirements and strictly comply with all the regulations in the OHS Act.
• Perform other duties as and when your required.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Frequent standing and walking throughout shift.
• Lifting and carrying heavy objects
• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, sitting.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairwells and ramps.

• Reasonably high level of knowledge and skill in Carpentry and upholstery.
• Candidate should have a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in a similar position or 3-5 years’ experience in a quality furniture manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Technical Skills
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and use of required equipment and an eye for detailed works.
• Ability to safely use carpentry, rotary tools and compressors.
• Possession of an NQF 4 certificate and above would be advantageous.
• Ability to repair, maintain and install cupboards, panels, doors, all door fittings.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and use of equipment
• Previous Hotel experience is advantageous.
• Fluency in the English language (verbal & written), second language is an asset.
• Must have great communication skills.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be flexible in terms of working hours.
• Must be physically fit.
• Must maintain composure and a level head under pressure.
• Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment.
• Must be effective at handling problems in the workplace.
• Has the ability to identify, prevent and provide solutions to work challenges as they arise.
• Must possess outstanding guest services skills.

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We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.