Job Title: Plasterer / Carpenter
Knauf is a leading manufacturer of insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With over 250 production facilities and sales organizations in more than 90 countries, we have approximately 40,000 employees worldwide.
We are seeking an experienced Plasterer / Carpenter to join our Knauf Engineering team in Pinkenba, Queensland. As a responsible and organized individual with strong experience in systems testing, you will play a key role in the construction and testing of building systems and products.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Engineer-R&D Lead, you will be responsible for:
* Performing duties, including construction and lab testing in a safe manner
* Supporting and implementing the PSD Lab Safety Plan
* Constructing specimens for structural, fire test programs at Pinkenba and strategic testing facilities
* Instrumentation of test specimens and performing tests to relevant codes, standards and regulations
* Evaluation and reporting of test results, including drawings, graphs & written reports
* Orderly retention of test results, reports and records, and organizing outside testing and certification for systems/products
* Sourcing and ordering materials for testing and laboratory work, checking the accuracy of goods supplied, and raising requests for funding of laboratory equipment, plant and buildings
* Achieving NATA signatory and managing NATA registration, including maintenance of calibration and test records of NATA registered equipment
* Conducting internal/external customer technical training for new products and systems introduced into the market
Candidate Requirements
* Relevant hands-on experience (3+ years) in a similar role, preferably in the carpentry/plastering industry or product/systems testing industry
* Relevant qualification related to the building, engineering or plastering industries (trade diploma or equivalent)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as Microsoft office and numerical skills
* Strong experience and knowledge of building construction practice/methodology, including testing and validation (preferred)
* Experience in a testing laboratory environment (highly regarded)
* Forklift License (highly regarded but not essential)
On Offer
* Highly competitive remuneration package (base + super)
* Yearly pay review
* 14-week Parental Leave
* High organic internal growth promoted within
* Modern office technology