Manual Engineering Machinist

Onehunga heavy engineering workshop seeking a skilled manual machinist

Intermediate to Senior Manual Engineering Machinist

Location: Onehunga, Auckland

Hours: Full-Time Permanent | Mon–Fri, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (Some flexibility available)

Pay: $35–$45 per hour based on experience + overtime potential (not required)

About Us & The Workshop

We are a well-established, family-owned and operated heavy engineering business with a proud history spanning over 70 years in Auckland. Following a smooth ownership transition where the current owner was personally mentored by the longstanding former owner, we have preserved our deep trade roots while building a strong future.

We take great pride in our small, loyal, highly experienced, and passionate workshop team. We specialise in custom, short-run, and heavy repair jobbing work where no two days are the same. This role is ideally suited to a trade professional who has a genuine passion for traditional engineering and takes pride in true craftsmanship rather than repetitive production line work.

Key Responsibilities

Set up and operate manual engineering machinery, including manual lathes and milling machines.

Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and sample components to machine one-off custom parts or perform heavy repairs.

Work to tight tolerances on large-scale and varied components.

Maintain a safe, orderly working environment and keep equipment in top condition.

Key Requirements

Passion & Work Ethic: A strong, reliable work ethic and a genuine passion for engineering are essential. We need someone who shows initiative, takes pride in quality work, and fits seamlessly into a close-knit, passionate team.

Qualifications & Experience: Trade qualified Machinist, Fitter-Turner, or equivalent mechanical engineering trade, with a minimum of 5+ years (intermediate) or 10+ years (senior) of hands-on heavy engineering experience.

Machining Mastery: Proven expertise independently setting up and running manual lathes and milling machines.

Location/Work Rights: Must currently reside in New Zealand with valid work rights (Work Visa, Residency, or NZ Citizenship).

Track Record: Provide solid references from previous employers. Be prepared to detail the machinery you have operated or share examples of work/projects.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate reflecting your experience and trade skills.

Stable 40-hour week with weekend freedom (Mon–Fri 7:30am – 4:00pm, flexibility available for the right candidate).

Diverse, interesting work in a respected heritage workshop with over 70 years of history.

* Long-term job security within a supportive environment, with backing to upskill and grow with the business.

CVs and expressions of interest can be sent to [email protected]