Why Join Criterion
We’re a 40+ year family business that manufactures high-quality doors, sliding systems, and hardware for the commercial and residential building industry. We take pride in what we do and back each other to get the job done.
You’ll join a team that’s Energetic, Committed and United. You’ll work with people who care about doing things right, take ownership of their work, and support each other every day.
If you’ve worked in joinery, manufacturing, or hands-on carpentry and want stable full-time work with structure, clear expectations, and a team that delivers — this is it.
Criterion is a certified Great Place to Work®.
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-focused team member to join our Joinery team in Epping VIC. This role is hands-on and involves operating tools and machinery to manufacture timber doors and related joinery products.
We have multiple positions available due to the expansion of our production capacity with the introduction of our afternoon shift – 12:30pm to 8:30pm
You’ll follow detailed part drawings or sales orders, carry out machine set-ups, and perform quality checks throughout the process. If you’ve got a background in joinery, carpentry, or timber-based manufacturing — and you’re confident reading measurements and working safely — we’d like to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day
- Operate tools and machines to produce timber joinery items (Timber doors)
- Read and follow part drawings, blueprints, and measurements
- Set up and calibrate machinery to job requirements
- Complete safety checks and machine inspections
- Keep your workspace clean and tools maintained
- Follow quality control standards throughout the job
- Take part in team meetings and training sessions
- Help meet production targets and support your team
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in hands-on work like manufacturing, trades or warehousing
- Prior experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints (preferred, but not essential)
- Prior experience using CNC (Computer Numerical Control machine) will be highly regarded, but not essential
- Comfortable using tools
- Physically fit and reliable
- Focused on quality, safety and teamwork
- Willing to work full-time in Epping, Monday to Friday, 12:30pm to 8:30pm
- Can pass a pre-employment medical and police check
- A forklift licence will be highly regarded, but not essential (or willing to get a forklift licence)
What Criterion Wants to Offer You
- Full-time, stable job with Monday – Friday shifts (12:30pm-8:30pm approx.)
- Training provided
- Uniforms and PPE supplied
- Free on-site parking – cut your commute and work close to home
- Hourly rate circa $34.50-40.25 PLUS super PLUS bonuses
- Bonus (profit share) program after probation
- A strong, supportive team and a job where your work counts
- Part of a certified Great Place to Work®
Join a certified Great Place to Work® with a strong team culture. Apply now!
