Joiner/ cabinet maker
MBM Designs

The team at MBM Designs includes 6 qualified tradesmen and 4 apprentices. The team is experienced, professional and passionate about design, innovation and technology when it comes to your building needs. We stay up to date with industry trends and fashions, so that we can offer you forward thinking advice on design and products.
As a member of master builders, our team only use quality products and understand that sometimes affordability is your number one concern so we have a great range of very affordable options available to you.

We are Kyabram's experts in Building and Cabinetry. You can rely on us.

Skills You Might Learn

Skills students will assist with and learn in this placement include working in an environmentally sustainable way in a wood based industry. They will observe the use of furniture making hand and power tools. Make measurements and calculations. Read and interpret work documents. Prepare surfaces for finishing. Join solid timber, fabricate custom furniture, hand make timber joints, prepare for cabinet installation, check and measure fit of cabinets, install fitted cabinets and components, select and apply hardware and apply surface coating by spray and hand techniques.

Typical Tasks & Duties

In this position students will support the tradesmen to make, repair or install kitchens and furniture using solid timber, flat-panel or timber based products and a wide range of laminates and other materials. They will need to communicate well to determine the requirements of each specific job, They will measure and draw site layouts for manufactured furniture. They will read and interpret work documents in order to prepare accurate cutting lists for jobs. Learn to understand and select timber products for door and furniture production. Help prepare and assemble cabinets for installation. Select and install hardware to furnishings, such as handles and hinges. Clean and maintain work areas, including machines and tools to maintain a safe work environment.

Student Requirements

The student must have an interest in the industry. They must be willing to do physical work and have and understanding of measurement. They must be prepared to work in a team environment and good communication skills will be highly valued. The student should make the first call to enquire about the placement and be prepared to have an interview for the placement position.

Dress Requirements

Neat and tidy trade wear; trousers and shirt and safety work boots must be worn.

Special Transport Requirements

Local bus services available