Sheetmetal Tradesperson/CNC Operator
Trade · Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $28 - $40/hr
Are you a CNC Operator or sheet metal tradesperson with real shop-floor experience? A well-established sheet metal manufacturer in Auckland, New Zealand wants people whose practical skills can be verified and who are ready to join a structured production setup.
This opening suits experienced operators who know precision work, take ownership of what they produce and can meet production and quality expectations day after day. Workers from the Philippines and other countries with this background are welcome to look into it.
You will have access to modern manufacturing technology, and the team welcomes ideas from experienced staff on making the work safer, more efficient and more effective.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and run equipment for each scheduled production job, including CNC punch, laser, tube laser and press brake machines
- Work from technical drawings and production specifications to understand each job
- Check and measure parts at every stage of manufacturing
- Keep production quality accurate and consistent
- Spot production problems and deal with them where appropriate
- Stick to safe operating procedures and all workplace requirements
- Keep your production area clean, tidy and well organised
- Team up with fellow production staff to hit daily targets
- Use your hands-on trade knowledge to get better manufacturing results and support continuous improvement across production
- Share ideas for doing tasks in safer, faster and more effective ways
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience operating CNC machines; applicants with 2+ years of relevant sheet metal trades experience may also be considered
- Experience working with punch, laser, tube laser or press brake machinery
- Experience on Trumpf machines is highly desirable
- Technical knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing that you can demonstrate
- A strong, precise, first-time-right approach to your workmanship
- Able to follow technical instructions and production specifications
- Committed to workplace safety and quality standards, and able to work well within a production team
- Ready to put forward practical ideas to improve processes
- Available for fixed day, night or graveyard shifts
- Able to work at least 40 hours per week
- If you are seeking sponsorship, you must meet the relevant New Zealand visa requirements
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