Fitter & Turner / Machinist - Urgent Position

We are hiring an ambitious Fitter & Turner / Machinist to join our diverse team at Alloy Bearings in Auckland Auckland
Growing your career as a Full Time Fitter & Turner / Machinist is an amazing opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in people management, people management and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Fitter & Turner / Machinist at Alloy Bearings today!

Fitters, Turners & Machinists (Trades & Services) $40 + / hour based on fit and capabilityFlexible working hours + plenty of overtime availablePermanent role with technical support from highly experienced teamSummary: Alloy Bearings is a rapidly growing business which creates ongoing opportunities for career development and new challenges in New Zealand and offshore. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role at the heart of Alloy Bearings, contributing to our specialist reputation for excellence we would love to hear from you. About Alloy Bearings: Alloy Bearings aspiration is to be market leader and the recognised go to specialists for hydrodynamic (whitemetal / babbitt) bearings across selected market sectors internationally. Alloy Bearings is a rapidly growing, 4th generation family business, with a reputation for quality and dependability. We bring decades of specialist experience and knowledge to plain bearing issues. This includes condition and failure assessment, through to refurbishment, manufacture, replacement, and upgrade solutions. Our bearings support critical rotating machinery (such as large turbines and turbomachinery) for corporate and government clients all over the place.The Back Story:Our story began with Harold Wallace, who became Chief Engineer at Teal Airways (later Air New Zealand) and armed with two decades of aircraft expertise, laid the foundation for what would become a leading name in the bearing industry. Since then, Alloy Bearings has always been part of a larger reconditioning business anchored by a reputation for quality and dependability. In 2017 and again in 2021 we bought our main competitors in New Zealand and Australia respectively and divested the other parts of the business. This focus and specialisation in Alloy Bearings has resulted in rapid but sustainable growth with business throughout Australasia, SE Asia and further afield.What you'll do:The current employees and management have an impeccable reputation for quality with a focus on 100% positive feedback. The main purpose of the role is to boost our machine shop team with delivering a high level of quality and customer service experience and safeguard our policy of 100% positive customer feedback. The role includes preparation, proof, and final machining, and finishing of bearings, inwards and outwards inspection, measurement, and recording data relating to the work conducted.Virtually every bearing that you'll work on is different!Ideally you must have a minimum trade certificate in Fitting & Turning or a NZQA Level 4 equivalent and should have at least 5 years post-graduation experience on conventional manual lathes and milling machines. CNC machining, or welding experience could be an advantage (but not essential).Proven, high level of competence with conventional manual machining.Able to read and understand specification documents and complex drawings.High level of attention to detail with accurate machining skills to tight tolerances.Proficient in the use of measuring equipment and carrying out complex measurements. Able to analyse processes and suggest more efficient methods for continuous improvement.Able to plan, schedule, and anticipate in advance special requirements of any tasks allocated and take early proactive steps to ensure delivery dates are met.Problem-solving attitude and always working things out positively.Organised and efficient at data recording and keeping records.Strong adherence to health & safety and quality compliance.Willing to help-out both customers and fellow employees.Positive and self-motivated with a focus on productivity.To apply you will need:To be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have the appropriate work visa.A clear criminal history. An excellent command of written and spoken English language.To be able to pass a pre-employment drug and medical test.Your own vehicle and a clean full driver's license.To have at least two working references.What you can expect:All staff at Alloy Bearings enjoy flexible working hours.This role is $40 + per hour depending on fit and capability.Full PPE provided and tool allowance if you have your own tools.On the job coaching from highly experienced and supportive team.Suburban location with easy free parking and facilities.Plenty of overtime available by agreement.Free annual medical checkup.Apply Now:Alloy Bearings is a rapidly growing business which creates ongoing opportunities for career development and new challenges in New Zealand and offshore. We would love to hear from you if you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role at the heart of Alloy Bearings, contributing to our specialist reputation for excellence across selected markets internationally. 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Benefits of working as a Fitter & Turner / Machinist in Auckland Auckland:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary