Operator / Senior Operator - Press Brake

Real Steel is opening a brand-new, purpose-built factory in Hautapu.

The site has been designed from day one for high-speed processing, smart material flow, modern machinery, safe workspaces, and future automation. This is a chance to join us at Hautapu from the very start and help shape how the factory runs. As we are currently in the process of establishing our new factory, we will be recruiting for Operator roles over the next few months, with start dates expected between June and August this year.

About Real Steel

Real Steel is a family-owned New Zealand business with a long history in steel processing and distribution.

We supply steel solutions nationwide and operate sites in Upper Hutt, Ashburton, and now Hautapu. We’re known for consistent standards, strong customer relationships, and looking after our people.

Many of our team build long-term careers here. Once people join Real Steel, they tend to stay.

Find out more at http://www.realsteel.co.nz

About the Role

We’re looking for both Operators and Senior Operators to join our Press Brake team. These roles are central to turning raw steel into accurate, high-quality components used across construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing projects.

You’ll be working with modern, cutting-edge machinery – from smaller 350 tonne high production machines right up to a brand new, 9500mm 1600 tonne mega press for large heavy jobs.

If you already have experience on Press Brakes - great.

If you don’t, but you’re reliable, keen to learn, and comfortable around machinery - we still want to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Operating a range of Press Brake machines
• Producing parts to quality and safety standards
• Completing daily safety and basic maintenance checks
• Checking your own work and following quality processes
• Handling materials safely
• Keeping your work area tidy and organised
• Pitching in across the team when needed

Please note, This role is 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 6.00am - 3.00pm.

What you'll bring

• Experience on Laser, Plasma, or Press Brake machines or similar machinery
• A solid work ethic and reliable attitude
• Comfort working in a production environment
• Safety mindset especially around overhead cranes, forklifts and manual handling
• Pride in doing a job properly
• Good communication and a team-first mindset
• Interest in building a long-term career

People from manufacturing and engineering backgrounds tend to do well in this role.

Why join Real Steel?

• Be part of the founding team at a brand-new factory
• Modern machinery and a purpose-built production environment
• A company that invests in its people and long-term careers
• Real opportunities to grow as the site expands
• A supportive team culture within a family-owned New Zealand business

We’re proud of the culture our people have created at Real Steel, It’s supportive, practical, and built on people having each other’s backs.

Starting dates will be from 8th June.

Ready to join the Hautapu team?

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter. Take the first step toward building a future with Real Steel at Hautapu.