Joiner / Shopfitter

WARNING: We are not your normal fabrication workshop.

At Traction Studio, we're the makers and fabricators behind some of the most eye-catching brand activations, pop-up experiences and events you'll have seen. We give brands and agencies with no construction experience the guidance, the process and the craftspeople to bring their ideas to life, without the guesswork. They bring the ideas and we make it happen.

Imagine a giant gold shiny bee-hive that pops up out of nowhere in the middle of the city. A structure that creates a whole new world for its guests.

That's the type of thing we do.

Since our launch in 2010, we have built over a thousand exciting and innovative projects for many of the world's biggest brands. But we are not stopping there. We're on a strong growth trajectory and we have our sights set on even bigger goals.

Due to our continuing expansion, we now have the opportunity to bring on an experienced Joiner / Shopfitter, who will take custom structures from drawings through to install and removal.

About You

You can read and interpret plans, drawings, reference images and cutting lists, and you understand what "right" looks like before you pick up a tool.

You've got hands on experience working with timber, steel, aluminium, acrylics and foams, and you know how to get the best out of each material.

You're confident on plant machinery and hand tools, including tablesaws, drop saws and CNC equipment.

You take pride in working to precise measurements and getting the finer details right.

You've led or supported a small team before, and you know how to keep a group of up to around five people moving on a project, on time and to standard.

You take pride in the finish, and you'll pick up on the details that others might miss during quality control.

You're comfortable liaising directly with clients, whether that's in the workshop or onsite.

Above all, you take ownership of your work and see it through, from the brainstorm to the handover.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Read and understand plans, drawings, reference images and cutting lists
• Understand the full details of each project handed to you by your Production Manager
• Engage and support trade assistants, whether on your own projects or assisting on theirs
• Work in a safe and productive manner, and report any unsafe or broken equipment
• Utilise plant machinery and hand tools to carry out required work
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and construction method meetings
• Work on projects both individually and as part of a team
• Liaise with clients in the workshop and onsite when required
• Carry out quality control and review finished products before handover to clients
• Deliver, install and remove our projects
• Travel interstate occasionally, when required

What You'll Need

• Solid experience working with timber, steel, aluminium, acrylics and foams
• The ability to read and interpret plans and drawings accurately
• Experience using plant machinery such as tablesaws, drop saws and CNC equipment
• An in depth understanding of construction techniques and methods used in our industry
• The ability to work to precise measurements, consistently
• Experience leading or supporting small teams of up to around 5 people
• Clear communication and a team-first attitude

Your First 3 Months

• Get to know our business, our clients and how we work
• Get across our internal systems, processes and construction methods
• Work with others to complete our custom build projects
• Lead your own custom build projects, assigned by our Production Manager

You'll Love This Role If You

• Take real pride in a precise, high quality finish
• Enjoy variety, no two projects or materials are quite the same
• Want to work on standout builds for some of the world's biggest brands
• Are ready to lead and mentor others on the workshop floor
• Want to grow with a business that's on a strong growth trajectory

Screening Questions

• Are you legally authorised to work in Australia?
• How many years of experience do you have as a joiner or shopfitter?
• Do you have experience using plant machinery such as tablesaws, drop saws and CNC equipment?
• Have you led or supported a small team (up to around 5 people) on a project before?
• Are you able and willing to travel interstate occasionally for work?
• Are you available to start immediately, or what is your notice period?