CNC Operator /Craftsman
Trade · Petone, Wellington, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30/hr
Plywood kitchens, cabinetry and furniture, cut on CNC machines and finished by hand. A workshop in Petone, Wellington wants a CNC Joiner / Cabinetmaker with existing skills who wants to sharpen them further as a specialist in a modern production setup.
Old-school joinery meets CNC production and Lean manufacturing here. Getting it right, doing it the same way every time and standing behind your work daily matter more than paper qualifications or the years listed on a CV. Hands-on, dependable people who are curious about their craft will fit in.
Your experience can come from overseas or New Zealand, as long as you can show real ability and the right attitude. If you hold a South African trade certificate, keep certified copies ready.
Key Responsibilities
- Load, set and drive the CNC router that cuts cabinet and furniture parts, getting every piece to the drawing
- Glue up, assemble and finish carcasses and furniture, then look over each job for fit and accuracy before it leaves the bench
- Flag snags on the production line and help work out fixes, so quality stays the same from first cut to final finish
- Go out on installs when the team needs you
- Leave the workshop tidy and running well, sticking to the production, safety and quality rules
- Live by Lean manufacturing and 3S, suggesting better ways of working and trimming waste
- Pull your weight in the production crew, finish your own jobs to standard and help the whole team stay productive
- Grow your know-how of CNC gear and production systems through training and improvement projects
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hands-on background in joinery, cabinetmaking, CNC machining or furniture manufacturing
- Can show that your work comes out accurate and of high quality, with a careful eye for detail
- Steady and dependable, practical, and good at working through problems
- Needs only limited supervision and is keen to pick up new equipment, processes and systems
- Takes responsibility and holds yourself accountable, and welcomes feedback and the chance to develop
- HOMAG, WoodWOP, IMOS or other CNC experience is advantageous
- Trade experience from overseas is welcome; New Zealand trade experience is not mandatory
- Current New Zealand manual driver's licence, and confident behind the wheel of a long-wheelbase manual van
- Prepared to complete required Lean training before a practical trial
- Eligible overseas applicants may be considered for visa sponsorship
Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp