CNC Operator & Machinist – Team Lead

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About the Role**

We’re looking for a highly experienced CNC Operator with strong leadership skills to take charge of a small machine shop team within a busy and well-equipped Upper Hutt workshop.

This full-time, permanent position is hands-on and technical — ideal for someone with advanced CNC skills ***(Fanuc essential)***, a passion for quality and precision, and the ability to lead workflow and performance in a high-spec machining environment.

You'll be working in a well-supported role with variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to influence how things are run on the floor.

**What You’ll Be Doing:-**
  • Leading a small team of machinists to deliver high-quality jobs on time
  • Operating and programming CNC machinery (Fanuc-controlled, including Doosan)
  • Managing workflow, machine maintenance, and shop-floor efficiency
  • Overseeing quality control, job reporting, and process improvements
  • Supporting stock control and tooling/resource management
  • Contributing to workshop safety, training, and team development
**What We're Looking For:-**
  • 10+ years’ experience in CNC machining
  • Proven ability to program and operate Fanuc-controlled machines
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills
  • Excellent understanding of precision machining and engineering drawings
  • Solid organisational and reporting skills
  • Safety-focused, team-oriented, and driven to improve
**Desirable:-**
  • Boring machine experience
  • Familiarity with lean/continuous improvement processes
  • Strong communication and coaching ability

**Applicants must be NZ residents or hold a valid NZ work visa.**

**Pre-employment checks will include drug screening and a police check.**

If this sounds like you and you are a New Zealand Citizen or Resident, apply for this role. We will close this advert when we have found the ideal person for this role. Call Kayla or Anne today.

***Email your cv directly to:***
anne.smith@jobsmith.co.nz

kayla.robinson@jobsmith.co.nz

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