Production Team Member - CNC

Assa Abloy Ab; Ōrākei; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a CNC Operator for its Mt. Wellington, Auckland site to prioritise and execute production tasks. You will read and interpret drawings, program CNC machines, and adjust settings to meet hourly and daily targets, while maintaining equipment and quality standards.

The role requires experience with CNC operations, familiarity with CAD/CAM, and strong attention to detail. You will work in a manufacturing environment, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC operator in a manufacturing environment (wood/metal helpful).
• Demonstrated skills in operating CNC machinery and tooling.
• Exposure to Biesse Works/Solid would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and documents.
• Understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM concepts.
• Mechanical aptitude and good analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good teamwork and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate CNC machines to reading customer drawings and specifications.
• Program machines and adjust settings to achieve part requirements.
• Translate drawings into machine commands and ensure correct function.
• Maintain and monitor machines, perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Inspect finished parts and measure against specifications.
• Ensure workplace health, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

CNC operation

Reading drawings

CAD/CAM

Measurement tools

Machining

Multi-tasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Biesse Works

SolidWorks

Job description

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets. Our iconic brands, such as Lockwood, Abloy, Whitco and Yale, are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY’s inclusion in Forbes’ Top 100 most innovative companies list, on four separate occasions.

About the role

We are looking for a CNC Operator for our Pacific Doors business based in Mt. Wellington, Auckland. The CNC Operator will be critical in prioritising and executing work in order to achieve hourly and daily targets. The scope of the role extends to responsibility for reading and interpreting design drawings, programming the various CNC machines, and adjusting and maintaining the machine and settings.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate the CNC machines to perform required tasks such as routing, profiling, folding, cutting etc.
• Understand specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading customer drawings, mechanical drawings etc.
• Translate instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct function
• Resolve any discrepancies with project specific shop drawings to ensure that all products are fit for purpose.
• Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate any numbers of parts.
• Monitor the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result.
• Create and implement routine maintenance checklists and perform basic troubleshooting when required.
• Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly.
• Maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality.
• Maintain a “Duty of Care” in relation to Workplace Health & Safety and Environment.
• Ensure that procedures are followed, guarding is in place and that any unsafe work practices are actioned and reported to Management.

Key Position Criteria

• Proven experience as CNC operator in a manufacturing environment (ideally building industry products - wood and metal).
• Demonstrated skills in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools.
• Exposure to Biesse Works/Solid will be advantageous
• The ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings.
• Understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM.
• Mechanical aptitude and good analytical skills.
• The ability to multi-task and well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good team player with integrity, interpersonal, organization and time management skills.
• Work well under pressure and able to work independently.

Behavioural Attributes

• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong organising skills.
• Excellent planning, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Quality, Complaince and EHS

• Comply with all processes, policies and procedures.
• Abide by the standards and values set out by ASSA ABLOY’s Code of Conduct.
• Not place at risk the health or safety of any person at the workplace.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.