Furniture Machinist

Woodwrights is leading the way in high quality NZ Made furniture. With the latest technology and processes, Woodwrights has a strong customer base, is values-driven and has an excellent reputation within the industry and wider business community.

You will enjoy the benefits of living and working in the sunny Tasman Bay region, where the housing is affordable, the traffic flows freely and we are surrounded by excellent schooling options, amazing beaches and enticing outdoors!

We have an opportunity for a hardworking and motivated machinist. This is a challenging and interesting role that is critical to the smooth operation of our Production Centre. You will be responsible for machine operations to meet customer quality and delivery requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate woodworking machines including saws, edgebanders, sanders, planers, laminating press and more
• Operate forklift as required

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Experience in a manufacturing production environment is ideal but not necessary; you will also need to be physically fit and strong as some heavy lifting is required.
The Successful Applicant will have:

• A fantastic, positive, can do attitude
• A passion for learning and hard work
• Fit, healthy and enthusiastic
• A good understanding of numeracy, literacy and problem solving ability
• Be production orientated
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Be a quick learner
• Ability to follow and retain instructions
• Attention to detail with good time keeping skills
• Highly motivated, reliable and honest team player
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Display a positive attitude to health and Safety
What we will provide for you:

1. Private Medical insurance
2. Competitive pay rate and incentives
3. Training on all processes and machinery
4. A great culture with many perks along the way!
At Woodwrights we pride ourselves in providing top quality fine furniture to the NZ market and this role is instrumental in that process.

Check out the range of products we manufacture online www.woodwrights.co.nz and www.acornfurniture.co.nz

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.