Thread: Where to find woodworking/cabinetmaking jobs that don't require driver's license?

firstly I do not mean to be rude or upset you, I am only guessing at to the reason of no drivers licence, and am not wanting to pry into your situation.

So maybe its a medical condition, if so are you elligable for NDIS support? If so you can get a taxi allowance, that might help.
If you are not allowed to drive due to medical would you be allowed near wood working machinery?

Originally Posted by Tonyz

firstly I do not mean to be rude or upset you, I am only guessing at to the reason of no drivers licence, and am not wanting to pry into your situation.

So maybe its a medical condition, if so are you elligable for NDIS support? If so you can get a taxi allowance, that might help.
If you are not allowed to drive due to medical would you be allowed near wood working machinery?

Non-correctable eyesight issue. To get a licence they judge your eyesight based on your ability to read small letters on a wall despite very little to do with driving actually requiring you to differentiate between a small N or H on a wall.

know full well mate, iam fortunate to have a close friend as my optromitist. I had an idustrial accident 18 years ago and developed shock glycoma that is stabalised with medication and living in rural country town(city) and a friend. If he ever leaves I am possibly up the creek.
But my old man had glycoma and was driving until 95.

That sucks, a job as a cabinetmaker is quite often workshop based and if on site you could probably get a lift from work with the stuff to be installed.
Same with most metalworkers especially machinists, welders possibly site work.
Pity your not in Sydney there’s an apprenticeship for a wooden boatbuilder on offer atm.
How about an ebike to get around on ?
Im in my 70s and use one, I used to ride an old style pushy to work a few times a week before retiring and it was as quick as a car or the train and you arrive feeling great not pist off by sitting in a traffic jam.
You still have to pedal but takes care of the hills.
H.

You'd probably have a better chance with a larger business where your lack of a licence is likely to be less of a problem. Don't discount wardrobe fitout places like Stegbar and Regency. They are generally dealing with simpler fitouts than kitchen cabinet makers and might not require you to have qualifications. Rather than just submiting a resume call to businesses in person so you can explain your situation, a personal approach might make all the difference. Best of luck.

I know a gentleman, who I will not name without his permission, who is legally blind with less than 5% sight remaining, who runs a quite successful studio workshop. His work has been featured in Australian Wood Review several times. It can be done, but is certainly not easy.

A prospective employer needs to know what you can do. Perhaps a portfolio with good photos of 10 - 12 of your better pieces plus two or three smaller pieces - such as tools or small boxes. Then go door knocking early in the morning to every joinery shop around. Always ask: "Who else should I talk to?"

Let them see you are keen, and not wasting their time.

Good luck.