Factory Joiner / CNC Operator

Cowdroy Products Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time

Modern factory

Supportive team

Long-term employment

Job summary

Cowdroy Products Limited in Wigram, South Island, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing role to join our team. You will manufacture and assemble cavity sliding door systems, operate CNC machinery and edgebanders, and ensure quality across all output.

We value reliability, time management, and a practical, safe approach. The role offers a stable, full-time position within a modern factory environment and opportunities for long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Proven joinery experience is required.
• Experience operating CNC machinery and edgebanders preferred.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble cavity sliding door systems
• Assist with wardrobe organiser production
• Operate CNC machinery and edgebanders
• Use hand and power tools safely and accurately
• Read and interpret basic plans and measurements
• Ensure all products meet quality standards
• Manage your workflow to meet production deadlines
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace
• Follow all health and safety procedures

Skills

Joinery experience

CNC machine operation

Edgebander operation

Hand and power tools

Time management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Safety consciousness

Tools

CNC machines

Edgebander

Job description

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Cowdroy Products Limited – Wigram, South Island

In this position, you will play a key role in the manufacturing process, ensuring products are built accurately, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture and assemble cavity sliding door systems

Assist with wardrobe organiser production

Operate CNC machinery and edgebanders

Use hand and power tools safely and accurately

Read and interpret basic plans and measurements

Ensure all products meet quality standards

Manage your workflow to meet production deadlines

Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace

Follow all health and safety procedures

About the Role

In this position, you will play a key role in the manufacturing process, ensuring products are built accurately, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble cavity sliding door systems
• Assist with wardrobe organiser production
• Operate CNC machinery and edgebanders
• Use hand and power tools safely and accurately
• Read and interpret basic plans and measurements
• Ensure all products meet quality standards
• Manage your workflow to meet production deadlines
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace
• Follow all health and safety procedures

Hours

Monday – Friday

8am - 4:30pm

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven joinery experience
• Has experience operating CNC machines and edgebanders
• Is confident using hand and power tools
• Has strong time management and organisational skills
• Can work independently and take initiativeHas strong attention to detail and takes pride in workmanship

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable and punctual
• Practical, hands-on approach
• Safety-conscious mindset
• Able to legally work in New Zealand
• A team player who can also work independently

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Stable, ongoing full-time work
• Well-equipped, modern factory environment
• Supportive and experienced team
• Opportunity for long-term employment

About Us

Cowdroy Products specialises in the manufacture of:

• Cavity Sliding Door Systems
• Wardrobe Organisers
• Door Track Systems
• Aluminium Doors
• SmoothSlide Door Systems

Our team takes pride in producing high-quality products used in homes across New Zealand.

This role is available immediately, so applicants must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

If you are reliable, hardworking and looking for a practical hands-on manufacturing role, we would love to hear from you.

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