CNC Operator
Visa sponsorship
Manufacturing · Wellington, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Wellington joinery meets modern production in this CNC Operator role. The workshop builds plywood kitchens, cabinets and furniture, and it wants a joiner or cabinetmaker who is ready to spend more time on the CNC and become a genuine specialist in it.
You would machine parts, assemble and finish the pieces, check them for accuracy and lend a hand on installs now and then. The shop runs on Lean principles, so expect a strong focus on tidy work areas and cutting waste. Trade experience gained abroad is welcome, and eligible overseas applicants may be considered for visa sponsorship.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run CNC machinery to produce cabinet and furniture parts
- Prepare and machine components accurately to the specification
- Assemble and finish cabinets and furniture
- Inspect finished work for quality and accuracy and keep workmanship consistent at every stage
- Flag production problems and help work out practical solutions
- Help with installation jobs when needed
- Keep the workshop clean, organised and running efficiently, applying Lean manufacturing and 3S principles
- Follow production, safety and quality procedures and look for ways to improve processes and reduce waste
- Take ownership of your tasks within the production team and build your CNC knowledge through training and continuous improvement
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hands-on experience in joinery, cabinetmaking, CNC machining or furniture manufacturing
- Accurate, high-quality work with a sharp eye for detail
- Reliable and consistent, with good practical problem-solving skills
- Happy working with limited supervision
- Eager to learn new equipment, processes and systems
- Takes responsibility, is personally accountable and welcomes feedback to develop professionally
- HOMAG, WoodWOP, IMOS or other CNC experience is advantageous
- Trade experience from overseas is welcome; New Zealand trade experience is not mandatory
- A current New Zealand manual driver's licence and the ability to drive a long-wheelbase manual van
- Willing to complete the required Lean training before a practical trial
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