Formwork Carpenter
Core
Erecting, setting, and stripping formwork for civil and infrastructure projects including substations, bridges, and data centres.
Role type
Formwork Carpenter
Builds
Concrete structures (walls, columns, slabs, decks, beams, footings, pits) for civil and infrastructure contractors
Domain
Civil construction / Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Formwork erection and stripping, Reading and interpreting construction drawings, Assembling formwork panels and supports (props, walers, brackets), Concrete pouring assistance, Steel fixing, Conduit and pipe laying, Site safety compliance
Preferred skills
Proprietary formwork systems experience, VESI training, Plant equipment tickets, Medical and Police Check clearance
Technologies
Proprietary formwork systems, Metal props, Soldiers, Walers, Brackets, Clamps
Responsibilities
Erecting, setting, and stripping formwork to drawings; Assembling and installing formwork panels and supports; Setting out, levelling, plumbing, and squaring formwork; Assisting with concrete pouring, screeding, and finishing; Stripping, cleaning, repairing, and stacking formwork; Performing steel fixing, conduit laying, and pipe laying activities; Maintaining compliance with site safety procedures.
Seniority
Mid-level trade professional