Saw Operator / Trades Assistant – Fulltime Permanent

About the role!

Area Safe Products division, Astra Street Furniture, assembles outdoor furniture products such as seats, benches, bins, bollards etc.  You will work alongside other assemblers performing cutting duties.

• 5 days per week (7.30am start, 38hr week, overtime available when required – workload driven)

• Based from warehouse in Minchinbury, Western Sydney

• Using drop saws to cut timber, recycled composite, and aluminium (slats & planks) to required lengths.

• Preparing materials for assembly team.

• Other related duties that may be required include:

  • Predrilling of timber & aluminium slats
  • Assembly of timber & aluminium benches, tables & seats, screwing on slats etc
  • Packaging, packing, palletising & wrapping of assembled furniture & carpark fixtures
  • Other general assembly, manufacturing or warehouse duties as required

About you!

• Prior experience in furniture assembly or similar items is an advantage
• Must have experience with power tools especially drop saws
• Forklift license is an advantage
• Great attention to detail, produce accurate and quality work – Quality is our #1 value
• Enthusiastic and able to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently
• Effectively prioritise work & meet required deadlines
• Meet attendance requirements and work without constant supervision
• Be flexible with an energetic, can-do, positive attitude
• Work in a safe manner, adhering to company WHS policies

About Area Safe!

• Family business – 40 Staff

• We have a history of healthy growth and plans for consistent growth in the future

• We live & hire based on our 6 Core Values:

  1. Quality is first in everything
  2. Do it once. Do it right.  Do it now.
  3. Always provide first class service
  4. Openness and honesty leads to loyalty and efficiency
  5. Through teamwork we build and maintain our brand
  6. Learning never stops

What do our current staff say about working at Area Safe?

• “It is a positive workplace and I personally get a lot of support from my manager and close work colleagues”.
• “I would highly recommend working at Area Safe. Fully supported in my role and encouraged by management to continue to strive to a high level of quality work.”
• “Really good team effort towards growth and the recent training was great for that. good team atmosphere and friendly staff. Management also allows each member room and the ability to grow within the role and helps at the same time”.
• “Very pleasant workplace and great team environment”.

Please apply through the Seek website with a cover letter and resume which outlines your suitability for this position.  No candidates applying or following up via phone will be considered.