Jakob Grottenthaler
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Reliable and skilled carpenter and cabinetmaker with over 5 years of experience in buildings custom furniture, saunas, wardrobes and interior fittings. Proven ability to work independently and in teams, with strong attention to detail and craftsmanship. Experienced in operating woodworking machinery, interpreting technical drawing, and completing full house renovations. Adaptable and hardworking with international experience in Germany, USA and Australia, ready to contribute to a hand-on role in construction, woodworking, or farm environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Cabinetmaker
Motto Furniture
04.2025 - Current
- Completed full house renovations including laundry installations and interior fit-outs
- Built custom solid timber furniture, including large dining tables
Cabinetmaker and Installer
Joinery Alexander Oerterer
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Installed drywall partitions and ceilings according to plans and specifications
- Measured, cut and installed custom-made cabinets and interior doors
- Sanded and installed various flooring types, including parquet and herringbone patterns
- Conducted repairs and finishing work to ensure high-quality results
Journeyman Cabinetmaker
Bachmann Woodworking Joinery
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Built custom furniture, wardrobe, and storage units to client specifications
- Constructed and installed bespoke wine cabinet
- Manufactured and fitted interior doors, including frames and hardware
Journeyman Cabinetmaker
Kaufmann & Hofmann Joinery
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Built custom saunas from start to finish, including design interpretation, assembly and installation
- Constructed wardrobes, dressing rooms, and custom furniture
- Installed interior and exterior doors, including frame construction and fitting
- Routed and installed hinges, locks, and other hardware with precision
- Operated woodworking machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently
- Managed complete projects from raw material to finished product
Education
Apprenticeship As A Cabinetmaker - Cabinetmaker
Vacational School
Neustadt A.d. Aisch07-2022
High School Diploma -
Middleschool
Bad Windsheim, DE07-2019
Skills
- Cabinet making and joinery
- CNC machine operation
- Furniture assembly
- Expert woodworking
- Hand tool expertise
- Strong attention to detail
- Cabinet instellation
Languages
English
Professional Working
German
Native or Bilingual
Hungarian
Limited Working
Timeline
Journeyman Cabinetmaker
Motto Furniture
04.2025 - Current
Cabinetmaker and Installer
Joinery Alexander Oerterer
09.2024 - 03.2025
Journeyman Cabinetmaker
Bachmann Woodworking Joinery
01.2024 - 06.2024
Journeyman Cabinetmaker
Kaufmann & Hofmann Joinery
09.2019 - 08.2023
Apprenticeship As A Cabinetmaker - Cabinetmaker
Vacational School
High School Diploma -
Middleschool
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