General Workshop Assistant Carpentry & Shopfitting

Were looking for a hardworking and reliable Junior Cabinet Maker / Production Woodworker to join our in-house carpentry workshop in Somerset West.

Our team manufactures high-quality shopfitting custom cabinetry furniture components built-in cupboards and bespoke joinery for commercial and residential projects.

We believe in learning the craft the right way - starting with solid wood construction then progressing to plywood veneered boards melamine and other modern panel materials. If you enjoy working with your hands take pride in producing quality work and want to grow your skills in a professional workshop wed love to hear from you.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Cutting and preparing solid timber plywood and melamine components from cutting lists
  

• Operating workshop machinery including panel saws table saws routers drills sanders and other woodworking equipment
  

• Manufacturing cupboard carcasses drawer boxes shelves doors shopfitting components and furniture parts
  

• Assembling cabinetry and joinery to a high standard
  

• Fitting hardware such as hinges drawer runners handles and fittings
  

• Sanding and preparing timber for finishing
  

• Assisting with oils sealers and other finishing processes
  

• Maintaining a clean organised and safe workshop
  

• Loading unloading and handling timber and completed projects
  

• Reporting quality issues damaged materials or machine problems promptly
  

• Following workshop procedures and all health and safety requirements
  

• At least 1 year of practical experience in cabinet making carpentry woodworking or a similar workshop
  

• Comfortable operating common woodworking machinery
  

• Able to work accurately from cutting lists and measurements
  

• Physically fit and capable of lifting timber and assembled units
  

• Reliable punctual and willing to learn
  

• Good attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
  

• Legal right to work in South Africa
  

• Experience with solid timber joinery
  

• Experience manufacturing kitchens built-in cupboards or furniture
  

• Experience with plywood or melamine cabinetry
  

• Shopfitting or commercial interior experience
  

• Valid Code B drivers licence
  

• Your own basic hand tools
  

• A stable full-time position in a growing workshop
  

• Hands-on training and mentorship
  

• The opportunity to develop your skills in solid wood cabinetry and shopfitting
  

• A supportive team that values quality craftsmanship
  

• Competitive salary based on experience reliability and performance
  

• Opportunities to grow into more senior production and installation roles