5-Axis CNC Operator - Furniture Manufacturing
Harrows Contract Furniture Ltd
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Description
https://harrows.co.nz/
Experience the pride and satisfaction of creating - seeing raw materials transformed into world-class design furniture, and installed throughout workplaces, restaurants, airports and more all throughout New Zealand.
We are a family business who have been involved in furniture manufacturing for over 30 years. With a showroom in Auckland and a manufacturing facility in Timaru we are passionate about design and work with the Design and Architecture industry New Zealand wide.
With strong growth in our business, we have a full-time position available for someone with experience in operating a CNC machine - based in our Timaru factory. This role would suit someone with experience in craftsmanship, joinery, or CNC operations.
This position involves:
- Operating 5 axis CNC routers safely and accurately
- Development of machine operating procedures including tooling and maintenance to optimise effectiveness
- Coming up with, and applying solutions to existing designs to improve CNC machining effectiveness
- Measuring and accurately cutting materials, working from templates and using manual and automated machinery
- Operating a variety of hand tools to manufacture components
- Assembling parts and furniture
- Examining drawings and work orders to determine specifications
- Working from drawings and specifications to make furniture
- Learning LEAN manufacturing disciplines
- Increasing your knowledge and skills in a variety of areas including joinery, upholstery, furniture finishing, engineering and powder coating
Requirements:
- Able to accurately follow plans and work within timeframes
- Experienced in operating woodworking CNC machinery preferred
- Experience or qualification in Furniture Making or Joinery
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Happy to work in a fast paced environment
What we offer:
- A competitive hourly rate for the right candidates
- A supportive team environment at a family run business
- Learning and development opportunities working with new materials or technology, full training and support
- Happy to support the right applicant physically and financially with relocation to Timaru
The successful applicant will have an eye for detail, the ability to think outside the square, a strong work ethic and be self-motivated. Depth of experience in all aspects of furniture making will be remunerated accordingly. If this sounds like you get in touch today.
Please apply with a copy of your CV and a cover letter to shauni@harrows.co.nz
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Shauni Voight for more information.
