Job Description: Team Leader – Finishing Carpenter

• Lead and manage the finishing carpentry team, ensuring tasks are assigned efficiently.
• Provide training and mentorship to carpenters to maintain high craftsmanship standards.
• Monitor performance and ensure team members follow project specifications and deadlines.
• Supervise the installation of doors, windows, frames, moldings, baseboards, and decorative woodwork.
• Oversee the assembly and fitting of cabinets, shelves, panels, and built-in wood structures.
• Ensure precise cutting, shaping, and installation of wood materials to meet project requirements.
• Inspect work to ensure accuracy, smooth finishing, and proper alignment.
• Guide the team in sanding, staining, varnishing, and painting wooden surfaces.
• Ensure the proper application of laminates, veneers, and protective coatings.
• Check final finishes for uniformity and quality before handover.
• Enforce the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to site safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety briefings and toolbox talks with the team.
• Ensure compliance with all workplace health and safety regulations.
• Communicate with the site supervisor, construction manager, and other trades to ensure seamless workflow.
• Prepare and submit progress reports on completed work, challenges, and material usage.
• Report material shortages, damages, or required replacements to management.
• Inspect completed work for defects and arrange for necessary corrections.
• Resolve technical issues related to finishing carpentry installations.
• Implement process improvements to enhance work efficiency and quality.

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