Our Joiner job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Joiner role
A Joiner is a skilled tradesperson who specializes in cutting and assembling various types of wood components to create structures such as walls, floors, roofs, doors, and furniture. They use tools such as saws, planers, joiners, and routers to cut and shape materials, and use adhesives and screws to assemble them. Joiners are also skilled in finishing, such as sanding and staining.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Joiner is to create and assemble complex objects and structures from wood, metal, and other materials. This may involve cutting, shaping, and fitting components together. Joiners are responsible for ensuring that the finished product meets all safety standards and customer requirements. They must use a variety of tools, such as saws, chisels, routers, and drills, to create precise, detailed pieces. Joiners may also be responsible for sanding and finishing the pieces before they are installed.
Joiner Summary
A Joiner is a skilled tradesperson who specializes in the installation and repair of wooden structures and components. They use a variety of hand tools and power tools to cut, shape, and join pieces of wood, and may also be responsible for finishing and decorating the structures. Joiners must have excellent carpentry and joinery skills, as well as knowledge of building regulations and safety protocols. They may work on a wide range of projects, from building furniture to constructing entire homes and buildings.
Joiner Duties
- Install and secure wooden frames, wall studs, and roof trusses
- Measure, cut, and shape materials
- Assemble and install doors, windows, and siding
- Fasten wallboard and drywall panels
- Construct and erect prefabricated buildings
- Install insulation, roofing, and siding materials
- Create and lay out wall assemblies
- Install and repair interior and exterior finishes
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches
Joiner Skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Knowledge of joinery techniques
- Welding experience
- Ability to operate woodworking machinery
- Ability to collaborate with other workers
Joiner Requirements
- Ability to read blueprints and diagrams
- Knowledge of woodworking tools and techniques
- Proficiency in using power tools
- Experience with joinery techniques
Personal Traits
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Attention to detail
- Ability to read blueprints and technical instructions