Joinery Machinist

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Employment type:

full-time permanent

Location:

Canterbury
Hours per week: at least 30 hours per week
Hourly rate: 26-30/hour depending on your experience

• Set up and operate woodworking machinery to cut, shape, drill and process timberand wood-based materials.
• Operate and maintain CNC machines, panel saws, planers, spindle moulders andother joinery machinery.
• Read drawings, measurements and cutting lists to complete machining work to required specifications.
• Adjust machine settings, blades, cutters and tooling to suit different machining requirements.
• Inspect, clean and maintain machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Carry out routine maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments to machinery and equipment.
• Identify machine faults or abnormal operation and report or assist with necessary repairs.
• Check finished components to ensure correct measurements and required quality standards.
• Follow machinery operating procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.

Job pre-requisites :

• A relevant qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 4 or above, or at least 2 years experience in operating and maintaining industrial machinery or equipment.
• Experience with woodworking or CNC machinery would be an advantage.
• Practical experience in machinery inspection, adjustment, maintenance and basicfault finding.
• Ability to follow technical drawings, measurements and operating instructions.