Versatile Machinist & General Engineer

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment Pty in Masterton is seeking an experienced Machinist / General Engineer to join a busy engineering workshop. This hands-on role covers manual machining, fabrication, fitting, maintenance, and general engineering tasks across a variety of projects for local industries.

You will operate manual lathes and milling machines, read engineering drawings, and perform welding/fabrication when needed, supporting a safe, productive workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as machinist, fitter, turner or general engineer.
• Competent operating manual lathes and milling machines.
• Able to read engineering drawings.
• Welding and fabrication experience advantageous.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operating manual lathes and milling machines.
• Manufacturing and repairing engineering components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• General fitting and assembly work.
• Welding and fabrication duties where required.
• Maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Using measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Contributing to a safe and productive workshop environment.

Tools

Manual lathe

Milling machines

Job description

Stellar Recruitment Pty in Masterton is seeking an experienced Machinist / General Engineer to join a busy engineering workshop. This hands-on role covers manual machining, fabrication, fitting, maintenance, and general engineering tasks across a variety of projects for local industries.

You will operate manual lathes and milling machines, read engineering drawings, and perform welding/fabrication when needed, supporting a safe, productive workshop environment.