The Joinery Technician works in our Kampala workshop, producing furniture and joinery from technical drawings and cut lists through to finished assembly. The role exists to ensure that every item leaving the workshop meets specification and is delivered on time. The technician also supports installation of completed work on client sites when required.
What you will do
- Read and interpret technical drawings and cut lists to establish dimensions, materials and construction methods before starting each job.
- Mark out, cut and shape timber and board materials accurately using hand and power tools.
- Assemble joinery and furniture components using appropriate jointing methods and fixings to achieve a sound and accurate result.
- Operate all workshop machinery and hand tools safely, following established safe working practices at all times.
- Check finished items against the specification and drawing before they leave the workshop, identifying and correcting any defects.
- Maintain a clean and organised workstation and contribute to general workshop housekeeping.
- Report material shortages, equipment faults or quality concerns to the relevant supervisor promptly.
- Assist with the delivery and installation of completed joinery and furniture on client sites when required.
Qualifications
- Higher Diploma in Joinery with 2 years minimum experience
What you will bring
- Proven ability to read and work from technical drawings and cut lists without supervision.
- Solid hands-on skill in joinery and furniture assembly, including a sound knowledge of jointing methods and fixings.
- Confident and safe use of hand and power tools in a workshop environment.
- A careful approach to quality, checking your own work against the specification at each stage.
- A cooperative attitude and willingness to support colleagues in the workshop and on site.