Engineering Support: Break Press, CNC, & Forklift

Tradestaff New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable engineering recruitment firm in Waikato is seeking Engineering Support for a short-term assignment, offering $28–$30 per hour. Candidates must have a Forklift OSH + F endorsement and experience with CNC machines. Join a great team known for its strong culture and expertise in design and manufacturing.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Steady work for 3–6 weeks

Great team culture

Qualifications

• Current Forklift OSH + F endorsement required.
• Experience operating a press brake.
• Ability to assist with CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Manually loading and unloading machines.
• Forklifting and packing for dispatch.
• Assisting the press brake operator.
• Monitoring and helping with CNC machines.
• Operating a gantry crane.

Skills

Forklift operation

CNC machine assistance

Press brake operation

Gantry crane operation

Job description

Overview

Engineering Support – 3–6 Weeks (Waikato)

Pay: $28–$30 per hour

Must have: Current Forklift OSH + F endorsement, experience operating a press brake, assisting with CNC machines, and operating a gantry.

Tradestaff Waikato has a short-term assignment with a highly regarded engineering firm known for its strong culture and expertise in design, manufacturing, and optimisation. We’re after reliable people who can jump in and help across a variety of tasks in their profile centre.

Responsibilities

• Manually loading and unloading machines
• Forklifting and packing for dispatch
• Assisting the press brake operator
• Monitoring and helping with CNC machines
• Operating a gantry crane

What’s on offer

• $28–$30 per hour, paid weekly
• 3–6 weeks of steady work
• A great team culture in a respected engineering firm

If you meet the requirements above and are keen for immediate work, apply now and join the Tradestaff team.

Why work with Tradestaff?

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.