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Posted 16 June, 2026

Carpenter (Precast)

Doehle Centro Recruitment Services, Inc.
Christchurch, New Zealand Full Time
Reference: 421_775805_8X9Y4YXR

Key Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working abroad (overseas)
  • Proven track record of overseas employment. Must provide supporting documents, including:
    • Certificate of Employment
    • Employment Contract
    • Letter from Employer
    • Payslips
    • Company ID
    • Residence Permit, etc.
  • Valid Police Clearance from country of work/residence for more than 5 years
  • Very good verbal and written English communications skills
  • Valid driver's license

Key Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret structural engineering blueprints, shop drawings, and casting schedules.
  • Fabricate, assemble, and modify timber, plywood, and fiberglass formwork shutters or molds.
  • Set up and securely lock down heavy steel casting beds, magnetic bulkheads, and side forms.
  • Measure and cut materials to exact tolerances, ensuring all molds are completely square, level, and water-tight prior to pouring.
  • Install structural block-outs, cast-in lifting anchors, ferrule inserts, threaded sockets, and electrical conduits into the formwork based on design plans.
  • Securely position rebar cages, mesh, and post-tensioning ducts within the forms, utilizing plastic spacers or chairs to maintain specified concrete cover.
  • Apply form-release agents uniformly to ensure a clean finish and smooth demolding process.
  • Monitor concrete placement into the forms to ensure no shifting or displacement of the architectural profile or internal steel.
  • Assist with concrete consolidation using mechanical screeds and high-frequency internal or external vibrators to eliminate air pockets.
  • Safely strip, clean, and scrape down molds, steel beds, and bulkheads post-cure; apply repairs or modifications for the next casting cycle.

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