Position Description

The Client

Our client is a family-owned company with a commitment to quality and workmanship. They aim to produce the finest quality Australian-made leather & fabric upholstered lounges. They are currently searching for a mature minded and detail-oriented candidate to join their team.

The Role

In this role, you will primarily work in a large on-site workshop, with trades persons and technicians to learn from and work with. You will work for an industry-leading packaging solution and displays company with an unrivalled global reputation.

Daily activities may include but not limited to:

• Attach fasteners, grommets, buttons, buckles and other accessories to covers or frames using hand tools
• Design upholstery cover patterns and cutting plans, based on sketches, customer descriptions, or blueprints.
• Draw cutting lines on material following patterns, templates, sketches, or blueprints, using chalk, pencils, paint, or other methods.
• Measure and cut new covering materials using patterns and measuring and cutting instruments
• Fitting fabric covers to frames
• following sketches and design specifications.

The Benefits

You will be joining a friendly and professional team, based in offices in Carole Park. You will also be enrolled in a Certificate III in Upholstery, this is a nationally recognised qualification which is paid for by the employer! You will earn a weekly wage and on successful completion of your 4-year apprenticeship, you will have access to ongoing development and career progression opportunities.

Requirements

To be considered for this role you will require the following:

• Have a keen eye for detail
• Demonstrate clear, confident and strong communication skills
• Be driven to work to a high quality with pride in the work you carry out
• Able to work within a team
• Willing to perform various tasks as required
• Own transport and Driver's License
• Understanding of basic mathematics
• Willingness to learn

You will undertake an Apprenticeship and attend TAFE where required to obtain this qualification. The first stage of the selection process will involve a phone interview and only successful applicants will be contacted.

If you have any questions, please contact Emma Callinan on 3387 0684. MEGT (Australia) Ltd is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunity employer committed to child safety and providing a work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

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Company Overview

MEGT is an Australian not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting local employers, apprentices, trainees, job seekers and students for over 30 years. Our experienced local consultants work across every state in Australia, the ACT, and in the UK.
We are committed to providing quality employment, training and education solutions. Whether your goal is to kick start your career, grow your business or develop and secure your future, MEGT can help.

Job ID

016916