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Posted 09 June, 2026

Laser and Turret Operator (Day Shift) - East Tamaki

People Passion
East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time
Reference: 152_608145_18427

What can we offer you?

  • Use of the on-site gym during smoko
  • 4-day work week - Friday's off
  • Supportive team and great workplace culture
  • Modern, well-equipped facility

About Metal Skills

Metal Skills undertakes product design, laser cutting, punching, folding, welding and powder coating, all under one roof. As New Zealand's only single source location for true end to end manufacturing solutions for sheet metal fabricated products. Working at Metal Skills means variety, the opportunity to grow your skills, and being part of a collaborative manufacturing team. Based in East Tamaki, the site is well located for East and South Auckland.

About the role:

The Laser and Turret Operator would see you setting up, maintaining and operating the laser and turret machines to manufacture and cut product ensuring project requirements and specifications are met.

Additionally, you will be responsible for:

  • Checking and interpreting drawings
  • Following and undertaking work instructions correctly to maintain a safe work site
  • Ensuring quality, cost and delivery times are met
  • Ensuring objectives, policies and procedures are consistently adhered to

This is a full-time day shift position working Monday to Thursday, working 10-hour shifts 4.30 am to 3.00pm.

The ideal Laser and Turret Operator will:

  • Have a minimum of 3 years' relevant laser or turret machining experience
  • Have a proven work history in a sheet metal environment
  • Have the ability to read and understand engineering drawings, and detailed instructions
  • Fiber Laser experience (would be preferred)
  • Have familiarity with Amada machinery (this is a bonus)
  • Be a team player
  • Have good attention to detail

Most importantly you will have a positive attitude, be reliable and enjoy getting stuck in. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, apply online now. Ready to get stuck in? Apply now via the link below! APPLY NOW!

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