Junior Machine Operator

Junior Machine Operator / Joinery Manufacturing
Burke & Wills Group – Joinery Division | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Zillmere, QLD | Nationwide Business

About the Joinery

We're proud of our strong team culture, long-standing employees, and commitment to safety, quality, and people. The Joinery Division of Burke & Wills Group manufactures high-quality joinery components for commercial fit-outs across Australia, including shopfronts, fixtures, and bespoke joinery solutions.

While this role is based in our Joinery workshop, we operate as part of a nationwide business, supporting commercial projects across multiple locations. Our joinery team works in a professional, well-equipped workshop alongside experienced tradespeople and machine operators, delivering precise, high-quality outcomes.

The Role

This position is joinery-focused and supports the manufacturing process for timber and joinery components used in commercial projects nationwide. You will work in a structured, safety-focused environment and be part of a supportive, well-trained team.

This role is based at our Zillmere joinery workshop, operating Monday to Friday and offering stable, consistent hours that support work life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment, including joinery and workshop machinery (e.g. saws, sanders, joinery machines)
• Maintaining cleanliness in machine shop and factory floor during and at the completion of each day in line with WHS requirements
• Monitor machine performance and take appropriate action to ensure optimal output and product quality
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures to ensure a safe workplace
• Prepare, load, unload, and organise timber and joinery materials
• Ensure daily and weekly maintenance programs set by Factory Foreman are carried out as required.
• Measure, cut, shape, and prepare components for joinery manufacturing
• Support day-to-day workshop operations through general labouring duties
• Assist with custom and bespoke joinery tasks, handling materials with care and precision

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working as a labourer in a workshop, manufacturing, joinery, or similar environment (preferred)
• Is comfortable using hand tools and basic machinery and can follow instructions accurately
• Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship and safety
• Can work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
• Has good communication and basic problem-solving skills
• Understands, or is willing to learn, precise measurement using the metric system
• Is physically fit, reliable, and capable of manual tasks
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a positive, safety-focused attitude

Licences & Requirements

• White Card (Construction Induction) – required or willing to obtain
• Forklift Licence (LF) – desirable but not essential
• Manual handling / safe lifting training – desirable
• Basic machine or workshop safety training (e.g. saws, sanders, joinery machinery) – desirable

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time employment within the Joinery Division of a nationwide group
• Monday to Friday work schedule supporting work–life balance
• A professional, well-equipped workshop environment
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of materials, including timber, steel, and glass
• On-the-job learning and skill development opportunities
• A supportive team culture focused on quality, consistency, and craftsmanship

We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

How to Apply

If you are seeking a stable role in a professional joinery manufacturing environment within a nationwide business, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability to:
burkeandwillsprojects.com.au. Alternatively, contact us directly to arrange a confidential discussion on 0439 338 260