Junior Factory Labourers & Junior Machine Shop Operator
BURKE & WILLS - Joinery Workshop
Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Zillmere, QLD
About the Joinery
Burke & Wills Joinery operates a dedicated joinery workshop in Zillmere, specializing in the high-quality joinery components for commercial fit-outs. Our workshop procedures shopfronts, fixtures, and best spoke joinery item
We pride ourselves on strong team culture, long-standing employees, and a professional, safety-focused workshop environment with experienced tradespeople structure process a strong team culture.
Check our website: https://burkeandwillsprojects.com.au/about-us/
The Roles
We are recruiting for two junior positions within our Joinery Division:
Junior Factory Labourer
Junior Machine Shop Operator
These are entry-level roles supporting the manufacturing and production of joinery components. Both positions are full-time, Monday to Friday, offering stable hours and genuine work life balance.
Successful candidates will be placed into the role best suited to their skills, experience, and interests.
Key Responsibilities
(Duties will vary depending on the role)
General labouring duties within the factory and machine shop
Safely operating joinery and workshop machinery (e.g. saws, sanders, joinery machines)
Preparing, loading, unloading, and organising timber and joinery materials
Measuring, cutting, shaping, and preparing components for joinery manufacturing
Monitoring machine performance and supporting quality output
Ensure daily and weekly maintenance programs set by Factor Foreman and carried out as required
Maintaining cleanliness of the factory and machine shop in line with WHS requirements
Assisting with inbound and outbound goods, deliveries, and pickups as required
Supporting daily and weekly maintenance programs set by the Factory Foreman
Adhering to all workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures
Representing the business professionally and aligning with company values
About You
We are looking for motivated individuals who:
Have experience in a workshop, manufacturing, joinery, or similar environment (preferred but not essential)
Are comfortable using hand tools and basic machinery, or keen to learn
Have strong attention to detail and a safety-focused mindset
Can work well independently and as part of a team
Are physically fit, reliable, and capable of manual tasks
Are interested in building a long-term career in joinery or manufacturing
Licences & Requirements
White Card (Construction Induction) - required or willing to obtain
Driver Licence - required (manual licence)
Forklift Licence (LF) - desirable but not essential
Manual handling or machine safety training - desirable
What We Offer
Permanent full-time employment
Monday to Friday work schedule supporting work-life balance
A professional, well-equipped workshop environment
On-the-job training and skill development
Exposure to a wide variety of materials, including timber, MDF, and aluminium
A supportive team culture focused on quality, consistency, and craftsmanship
Career Development Pathway
These junior roles are designed as entry-level positions with long-term potential. For the right candidate, based on performance, commitment, and business needs, this role may lead to the opportunity to commence a formal joinery or manufacturing apprenticeship.
How to Apply
If you are seeking a stable role in a professional joinery manufacturing environment we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and . alternatively, contact us directly to [email protected] or arrange a confidential discussion on 0439 338 260
