Wood Machinist at Eagle Recruitment

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Wanted Wood Machinists / Machine Operators for Eagle Recruitment NZ

Eagle Recruitment NZ is seeking reliable and hardworking Wood Machinists / Machine Operators to join our team.

This role is responsible for timber processing, machine operation, quality control, and ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining strict health and safety standards. The position requires strong attention to detail, physical capability, and commitment to workplace safety and teamwork.

About Us

Eagle Recruitment NZ specialises in connecting highly skilled talents with exceptional opportunities in niche industries. We are dedicated to facilitating permanent placements and labour-hire solutions that match employees' skill sets with employers' needs. Leveraging our extensive network and industry expertise, we streamline the hiring process to ensure mutual success for candidates and employers.

About the Role

The Wood Machinist / Machine Operator will work within the Processing Department. The role focuses on timber machining, packet building, stacking, documentation, and maintaining quality standards in line with company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build Timber Packets

• Cutting, planning, turning, shaping, and sanding timber to specifications.
• Pulling timber onto trollies for processing.
• Ensuring all work is completed within specified timeframes and according to standard operating procedures.
• Reporting production or quality issues promptly and assisting in implementing solutions.
• Contributing to company quality and production targets.

2. Stack Packets

• Stacking timber packets onto trollies.
• Ensuring correct fillet placement and timber grading.
• Strapping packets where required.
• Creating tally layers accurately.
• Communicating with forklift operators to remove completed packets.

3. Documentation

• Accurately completing tally sheets, packet labels, outfeed sheets, and downtime records.
• Entering data into relevant computer systems where required.

4. Quality & Housekeeping

• Conducting moisture readings during packet builds.
• Maintaining clean and tidy work areas.
• Ensuring all woodworking machines, tools, and equipment are stored properly after use.

5. Health & Safety

• Supporting and adhering to all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Reporting incidents, accidents, and hazards.
• Following isolation and lockout procedures.
• Wearing appropriate PPE at all times.
• Working safely to prevent injury to self and others.

6. Team Responsibilities

• Communicating effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Maintaining positive working relationships.
• Contributing to a productive and high-performing team culture.
• Demonstrating willingness to learn and develop new skills.

7. Miscellaneous

• Completing additional duties as assigned by Management.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in timber processing, wood machining, or machine operation preferred.
• Experience performing manual and physically demanding tasks.
• Sound written and numeracy skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work efficiently within a production environment.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience or Level 4 qualification in Wood Machining and Turning
• Physically fit and capable of lifting and handling timber products.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a NZ Citizen, NZ Resident, or legally eligible to work in New Zealand.

The successful applicants will also have the opportunity to work in different locations (Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, Nelson-Tasman, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago and Southland), providing a unique chance to explore New Zealand's diverse regions.

Employment Details

This is a full-time, permanent role.

• Hourly pay rate:from NZ$27 – NZ$35 per hour depending on experience.
• The work hours are from 30 hours minimum to 70 hours maximum per week.
• Additional hours may be required during peak production periods.
• Standard working hours are typically Monday to Friday (shift times may vary depending on site requirements) and weekend work might vary.

Job Info:

• Company: Eagle Recruitment
• Position: Wood Machinist
• Work Location: Otago
• Country: NZ

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