Job description

We are seeking applications for Jig Setters to work at our Bowen Truss Plant. Bowen is situated in the North Queensland region of Queensland.

We are looking for 10 workers at the Bowen Truss Plant. Workers can apply and start immediately if they pass induction and D&A test. Work is on-going with no end date.

Starting tasks include:
• Set up jig for each truss fabrication job.
• Continually grade timber to ensure the fabrication of structurally sound trusses.
• Places pre-cut timber parts in jig in specified sequence and position, and activates mechanism that clamps parts together.
• Pressing nail plates as set out by the production sheet.
• Notify the truss supervisor of technical difficulties.
• Release clamp and stacks completed trusses on skid.
• Lift out jigs to stack outside
• Perform any other duties as requested by management

You need to be able to:

• Meet deadlines and goals
• Work as part of a team and sometimes individually
• Perform repetitive manual handling tasks
• Show initiative and motivation
• Take direction, comply with and adhere to, Parkside Policies and Procedures.

What we can offer:

• We pay Level 2 of the Timber Industry Award 2020 starting rate is $26.44
• Opportunity exists to learn different roles and machines within the plant. Pay rates increase the more jobs you can do/the more machines you can run, in and around the plant
• 38 hour week
• Secure ongoing permanent employment.
• Opportunities exist for on-the-job training (eg. Cert II in Timber Manufactured Products) for the right candidate.

Please note - successful candidates will be required to pass urine drug and alcohol screening.

If you would like a start out labourer position, send an application including a covering letter and resume to .

You need to be able to relocate to Bowen in Queensland to do this job.