Senior Cabinetmaker - CNC Operator

About us

Melcom Construction Group is a Melbourne-based construction company specialising in the design, construction and fitout of medical and dental clinics across Victoria. We work directly with GPs, dentists, specialists and allied health providers to deliver purpose-built clinical environments that are compliant, functional and built to last.

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Cabinet Maker who will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and installing custom commercial and residential cabinetry from technical drawings, operating CNC and conventional machinery, working with various timbers and engineered materials, and fitting hardware and finishes to high precision and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Cabinet Making software knowledge and experience is a must (Preferably Mozaik, Cabinet Vision)

• Interpret architectural plans, shop drawings, and job sheets to calculate dimensions, tolerances, and material take-offs.

• Select, prepare, and process solid timbers, natural veneers, MDF, plywood, and high-pressure laminates according to project requirements.

• Set up and operate CNC machinery, edgebanders, panel saws, and hand tools to accurately cut, route, and shape bespoke joinery components.

• Construct and assemble carcass units, custom cabinetry, bespoke furniture pieces, and structural frames for residential and commercial fitouts.

• Carry out on-site installation of commercial kitchens, bathroom vanities, custom wardrobes, and commercial reception or storage joinery.

• Fabricate specialized, detailed internal fittings and bespoke millwork requiring tight joinery tolerances.

• Install runners, soft-close hinges, locking mechanisms, decorative hardware, and integrated organizational accessories.

• Sand, prepare, and apply protective seals, lacquers, or edge finishes to ensure high aesthetic and durability standards.

About you

• Minimum of 1 year of full-time, verifiable work experience in a cabinet making, joinery, or furniture manufacturing role.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and cutting lists, including calculating dimensions, material take-offs, and tolerances.

• Competence in setting up and safely operating workshop machinery.

• Working knowledge of basic setup, program loading, and operation of CNC machinery for precision cutting, routing, and shaping.

• Proficiency in carcass assembly, traditional and modern joining methods.

• Skill in fitting and adjusting functional and decorative hardware, including soft-close hinges, drawer runners, locking systems, and integrated storage mechanisms.

• Proven capability to fit bespoke cabinetry, kitchens, bathroom vanities, and commercial joinery on-site, including leveling, scribing, and adapting to irregular surfaces.

• Practical knowledge of surface preparation, progressive sanding, applying protective coatings (seals, lacquers, stains), and performing minor repairs or modifications.

• Strict adherence to workshop and site safety regulations, correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), dust extraction protocols, and safe material handling.