Experienced Timber Machinist / Tool Setter

Reliance Recruitment; Canterbury; Presencial; NZD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Reliance Recruitment Christchurch is seeking an experienced Timber Machinist to join a busy timber processing operation. This hands-on role focuses on timber machining and tool setting to keep planing machinery running safely and efficiently.

You will set up and operate machinery, adjust tooling and cutterheads, ensure products meet quality specs, and contribute to routine maintenance while maintaining a safe, fast-paced production environment.

Formación

• Experience in timber machining is essential.
• Experience with tool setting is highly desirable.
• Ability to work at pace while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Strong focus on health and safety in a busy production environment.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and operate timber planing and processing machinery.
• Set and adjust tooling, cutterheads, blades and machine parameters.
• Ensure timber products meet required quality and size specifications.
• Carry out tooling changes and assist with routine machine maintenance.
• Maintain a safe, clean and efficient working environment.
• Keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment.

Conocimientos

Timber Machining

Tool Setting

Quality Control

Health & Safety

Herramientas

Planing Machinery

Tooling Changes

Cutterheads

Machine Maintenance

Descripción del empleo

Experienced Timber Machinist / Tool Setter

Reliance Recruitment Christchurch - 22 hours ago

Canterbury, Christchurch City

Full time

Job Description

Experienced Timber Machinist – Tool Setting Skills Preferred

Are you a fit, hands-on Timber Machinist?

We’re looking for a physically fit, experienced Timber Machinist to join a well-established timber processing operation in Christchurch.

This is a hands-on, physically demanding role in a fast-paced production environment where you need to stay alert, work efficiently and maintain a strong focus on quality and safety.

Previous timber machining experience is essential.

Ideally, you’ll also have experience with tool setting and changing tooling to keep machinery running safely and efficiently.

If you enjoy practical work, can handle a busy production environment and take pride in producing quality timber products, we want to hear from you!

What’s in It for You?

• Full-time, permanent employment or
• Temporary employment if you are available for 4-6 months (WHV or WV applicants welcome)
• Immediate start for the right candidate
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Some flexibility around hours
• Stable employment with a growing business
• The opportunity to work within an established timber processing operation

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate timber planing and processing machinery
• Set and adjust tooling, cutterheads, blades and machine parameters
• Ensure timber products meet required quality and size specifications
• Carry out tooling changes and assist with routine machine maintenance
• Maintain a safe, clean and efficient working environment
• Keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous timber machining experience – essential
• Experience working in timber processing, joinery or a similar manufacturing environment
• Tool setting experience is highly desirable
• The ability to work at pace while maintaining quality and accuracy
• A strong awareness of workplace health and safety
• A reliable, practical and hardworking attitude
• The physical fitness required for a demanding, hands-on role

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding position involving:

• Standing for extended periods
• Regular manual handling and lifting
• Working around machinery in a busy production environment
• Maintaining focus and working efficiently throughout the shift

Applicants Must Have

• Current New Zealand working rights
• Be currently residing in New Zealand
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Reliable transport to and from work

If you have proven timber machining experience, enjoy hands-on work and are ready to join a busy production team, we’d love to hear from you.