The Vision Group Limited is a provider of high-quality doors and custom stairs, based in Auckland. We are seeking to hire a wood machinist in Auckland.
The position is responsible for the following:
Set up and operate woodworking machines and wood turning lathes to shape timber doors, stairs and other wood products. Cuts, planes, turns, shapes and sands wood stock to specifications.
Guaranteed hours: 30 hours per week
Tasks Include, but not limited to:
- studying drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
- determining tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations
- setting up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding
- operating machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces
- removing old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper, and by applying solvents and paint strippers, and removing softened finishes by scraping
- applying varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishing and waxing finished surfaces
- fitting and fastening frame pieces
- mounting backing materials and subjects for framing
- Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality
Job requirements:
- At least 2 years wood machinist experience on timber doors and stairs
- Be able to read instructions on what product is required
- Have safe handling skills of power tools and factory machinery
- Great Time management skills
- Attention to details and a hard-working attitude
- Keen learner
- Team worker and good communication skills
- Physical fitness
- The successful candidate must not have any criminal convictions