Joiner, Kāmura
Also known as
- Joinery machinist, wood joiner, aluminium joiner, door joiner, joinery instructor, joinery patternmaker, shopfitter
Joiners use timber and board products to make fittings for buildings, like cabinets, doors, window frames and stairs.
Duration
02:31 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$61K to $74K
Most common
$87K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Joiners
- usually work regular business hours but may work overtime or weekends
- usually work in factories or workshops and may travel locally
- may work in noisy, dusty or hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to accurate, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- discuss clients' requirements and provide quotes
- draw diagrams and plans for clients
- make items like cabinets, doors and window frames
- measure, cut, assemble, sand and finish materials
- fit finished products in homes and businesses
- select construction materials
- apply decorative finishes
- install safety or support equipment
- check alignment of structures and equipment
- coordinate construction project activities
Practical
Investigative
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a joiner and a qualification or experience may be useful.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in building and construction
- a New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Kitchen Joinery (Level 4)
- a driver licence
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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