Metal Machinist

Position: 2 positions for Metal Machinist, permanent, full-time
Location: Rotorua
Hourly rate: $30 - $35
Hours: Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday night shift

Company Overview:
Hayes International is a Kiwi-owned and operated business, specializing in the manufacturing industry. We are committed to safety and creating a great work environment where our team can thrive. Join us and be part of a progressive and supportive team.

The Opportunity:
We’re seeking an experienced and trade-qualified Metal Machinist to join our team and contribute to the design and manufacture of specialized mechanical components. This is an excellent opportunity to work on exciting and varied projects across multiple construction disciplines. Bring your broad skill base and play an integral role in our success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set and operate Okuma multi-axis CNC milling machines and lathes.
  • Manufacture one-off components on a manual lathe.
  • Produce components to specification, based on drawings and instructions.
  • Work to fine tolerances and ensure high-quality output.
  • Assess and identify any design challenges or anomalies on drawings, suggesting improvements.
  • Comply with health and safety procedures and company standards.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Level 4 qualified or a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and training.
  • Fit & healthy with a strong team player attitude and a great sense of humour.
  • A genuine personal investment in Health & Safety.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment and ongoing drug & alcohol test.
  • Commitment to adhering to company procedures and maintaining safety standards.

Why Hayes International?

  • A long-standing business with a strong community focus.
  • Competitive hourly rate with guaranteed weekly hours.
  • Exciting variety in your work, allowing you to use your skills.
  • Great work environment and a focus on employee well-being.
  • Join a supportive, safety-driven team.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your machining career and want to be part of a growing, safety-focused team, apply now!

To Apply:

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If you are looking for a great place to work and an inclusive and supportive team, come and work with Hayes International! At Hayes, you will enjoy the stability of working with a long-standing company, experience a family-like working environment, and have ongoing training and development. Apply today.

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Benefits

20% of our staff have been at Hayes for over 20 years, with our longest serving employee currently at 43 years! We celebrate employee’s long service, both verbally and financially. In our regular email staff updates and on the TV screens positioned around the workplace, we recognize and celebrate new employees, employee work anniversaries, new babies, apprenticeship completions, and all the good things happening at work and in the community.

Life Insurance

Our largest wellbeing initiative is enabling life insurance cover for all our staff, and represents our dedication to the team.

Life Insurance
Funded Physio

Our fully funded physiotherapist visits help our team to stay functioning at their best, every day.

Funded Physio
Wellbeing Fund

Our wellbeing fund was created to support our staff with health-related issues and day-to-day self-care.

Wellbeing Fund
Staff Lunch

Our monthly morning teas and quarterly staff lunches are a great way to socialise and get to know your colleagues.

Staff Lunch
Group Discounts

Our group buying scheme enables incentives like a fuel card for discounted fuel. We believe every little helps.

Group Discounts
Long Service

20% of our staff have been at Hayes for over 20 years! We celebrate employee’s long service leave.

Long Service

Our People

Meet the people behind Hayes International. We have been part of the Rotorua business community for 62 years, and have a workforce of 90 at our manufacturing facility. Our team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the manufacturing industry, and share our company values.

Production

Proudly based in Rotorua, New Zealand, Hayes International have an impressive facility that takes everything from the drawing table to the machine floor. Our durable Rollformers are built to last, and keeping production New Zealand ensures customers get dependable quality, every time.