Carpenter/Hammerhand - Riviera Prenail (Silverdale, Auckland)

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OUR ORGANISATION

Riviera Prenail specializes in designing and manufacturing timber frames and trusses for clients throughout the Auckland region. As a key supplier to the local building industry, Riviera Prenail is known for its deep industry knowledge and proven track record in delivering quality projects. We operate from a purpose-built, semi-automated facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Primarily, this role is responsible for site remedials, as well as being an active member in the factory cutting and shaping a variety of timber parts, including Frames and Trusses, ready for installation, assembling pre-prepared timber to form these frames and trusses ready to install and be erected onsite, manufacture of panelised systems, and roof framing. Following are the main duties, responsibilities, competencies, experience, and qualifications required for this role.

SUMMARY OF THE TASKS AND DUTIES

Frames:

• Pre-cutting framing components, materials and wood joints - cutting of components to be included in the framing e.g.: studs, nogs, lintels etc.
• Cutting of soffit bearer and other items to go with completed framing.
• Trenching of framing top and bottom plates.
• Assembling and nailing together the cut and shaped parts / framing components in a precise and efficient manner using either handheld nail guns, mechanic nailing machines or a hammer.

• Completing onsite remedials as required.

  Trusses:

• Pre-cutting truss components - cutting of truss cords, webs, sundries and rafters using either the manual system or the computer-controlled automated system.

• Truss fabrication - set up and pressing of Main and Jack trusses using either the rail jig system (hydraulic or pneumatic press) or the roller press system.
• Posi – Strut Fabrication - set up and pressing of posi-struts, using the posi-strut jigs and the pneumatic press.
• Beam Fabrication - set up and pressing or nailing of specially designed beams (Ganglam, Maxspan & Flitch) using either the hydraulic press or the Hilti gun depending on the beam.
• Completing onsite remedials as required.