Timber Machinist: Precision Wood Processing Pro

TUMU Timbers; Hastings; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

TUMU Timbers is seeking an experienced Timber Machinist to join our Hastings team. The role involves setting, operating and maintaining planers, band saws and other machinery to cut, gauge, shape and grade timber, with focus on producing bins and pallets.

We offer 50 hours per week with a choice of day or night shifts. A minimum of three years’ timber/wood machining experience is required; applicants must be physically fit, reliable and safety‑minded in a fast-paced workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Timber/Wood Machinist or Machine Operator in a manufacturing or wood processing environment.
• Willingness to work day or night shifts and physically fit for manual handling.
• Demonstrates good mechanical aptitude and safe work practices in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and maintain planers, band saws and other machinery to cut, gauge, shape and grade timber.
• Assist with production of bins and pallets.
• Maintain quality and safety standards in a busy timber processing environment.

Skills

Timber Machinist experience

Machine Operator

Physical fitness

Job description

TUMU Timbers is seeking an experienced Timber Machinist to join our Hastings team. The role involves setting, operating and maintaining planers, band saws and other machinery to cut, gauge, shape and grade timber, with focus on producing bins and pallets.

We offer 50 hours per week with a choice of day or night shifts. A minimum of three years’ timber/wood machining experience is required; applicants must be physically fit, reliable and safety‑minded in a fast-paced workplace.