CNC Operator /Craftsman
Trade · Petone, Wellington, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30/hr
Good tradespeople are made by more than certificates and years on a CV. They are made by accuracy, consistency, accountability and turning out quality work day after day.
A modern production workshop is looking for a CNC Joiner / Cabinetmaker who wants to bring existing skills into the team and keep growing as a specialist. You will help make plywood kitchens, cabinetry and furniture, mixing traditional joinery skills with CNC production and Lean manufacturing systems. This suits someone hands-on, dependable, curious and keen to get better at their craft. Your experience can come from overseas, including the Philippines or the Middle East, or from New Zealand. What counts is showing genuine capability and the right attitude to work.
Key Responsibilities
- Run CNC machinery to produce cabinetry and furniture
- Prepare and machine parts accurately to specification
- Assemble and finish cabinets and furniture, checking completed work for quality and accuracy
- Spot production problems and help find good solutions
- Keep workmanship consistent at every stage of production
- Help with installations when needed
- Keep the workshop clean, tidy and efficient
- Follow set production, safety and quality procedures
- Put Lean manufacturing and 3S principles into practice, looking for ways to improve processes and cut waste
- Be a good team player in the production team
- Own your assigned work and complete it to the required standard
- Build your knowledge of CNC equipment and production systems through training and continuous-improvement activities
- Help the team keep productivity and workmanship standards high
Requirements & Eligibility
- Practical experience in joinery, cabinetmaking, CNC machining or furniture manufacturing
- Proven ability to produce accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail
- A reliable, consistent approach to work
- Good hands-on and problem-solving skills
- Able to work with limited supervision
- Open to learning new equipment, processes and systems
- Strong sense of responsibility and personal accountability
- Positive attitude to feedback and professional development
- HOMAG, WoodWOP, IMOS or other CNC experience is advantageous
- Previous overseas trade experience is welcome, and New Zealand trade experience is not mandatory
- Current New Zealand manual driver's licence
- Able to drive a long-wheelbase manual van
- Willing to complete required Lean training before a practical trial
- Eligible overseas applicants may be considered for visa sponsorship
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