Cutline Operator

Join Our Team Are you practical, reliable, and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for a motivated Cutline Operator to join our Remanufacturing team at our Hudson Road site in New Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career with a company that values safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Previous timber industry experience is an advantage, but if you're willing to learn and have a strong work ethic, we'd like to hear from you. About the Role As a Cutline Operator, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality timber products for both New Zealand and export markets. Working as part of a close-knit team, you'll operate and monitor specialised machinery, maintain production flow, carry out routine maintenance, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. Your responsibilities may include: Operating and monitoring cutline equipment, scanners, planers, saws, moisture meters, and grading systems. Setting up machinery and ensuring equipment is running efficiently to maximise recovery and production output. Monitoring timber quality, moisture content, and product specifications. Completing quality checks, calibrations, and test cuts. Carrying out routine maintenance and equipment adjustments. Operating a forklift (where licensed) and managing timber bins and material movement. Maintaining accurate production, maintenance, and quality records. Keeping work areas clean, organised, and safe. Working collaboratively with production, yard, and support teams to achieve operational goals. Following all health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures. What We're Looking For Essential A positive attitude and willingness to learn. Good physical fitness and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment. Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Strong teamwork and communication skills. A commitment to workplace health and safety. A reliable work ethic and attention to detail. Desirable Experience in a timber processing or wood manufacturing environment. Forklift experience and current forklift licence (or willingness to obtain one). Knowledge of timber grading and processing equipment. Experience operating industrial machinery. What You'll Bring Takes pride in producing quality work. Enjoys working as part of a team. Has a proactive approach to problem solving. Is committed to continuous improvement. Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and respect. Is committed to maintaining a safe workplace for yourself and your teammates. Why Join Us? A stable, full-time position with a well-established New Zealand timber manufacturer. Ongoing training and career development opportunities. A supportive team environment. A strong focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing. The opportunity to work with modern timber processing equipment and develop valuable technical skills. If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real contribution and build your skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our team producing quality timber products for New Zealand and international markets. #J-18808-Ljbffr