About the Business Acorn Manufacturing Group is leading the way in NZ with high quality NZ made furniture. Acorn has a strong customer base, is values driven and has an excellent reputation within the industry and wider business community. At Acorn Manufacturing Group we pride ourselves in providing high quality wooden furniture to the NZ agedcare, retirement, healthcare and residential furniture markets and this role is very instrumental in that process. Check out our range of products we manufacture online: www.woodwrights.co.nz and www.acornfurniture.co.nz About the Role We have an opportunity for a driven and motivated individual with 3+ years of experience as a timber machinist and or sanding machine operator. If you love being busy, thrive under high volumes of work and like to be valued for your work ethic, expertise, accuracy and efficiency, this could be a good opportunity for you. Wage: $25 - $32 per hour Hours: Mon-Fri, minimum 40 hours per week (Average 48) Job Description • Machine and sand wooden componentry using industrial woodworking machines, power tools and hand tools, to a high standard • Use air tools and compressed air as part of your daily tasks • Ensure that all tasks are undertaken efficiently and cost-effectively, and within the timeframe set • Interacting with the Production Manager to ensure the orders are processed efficiently and accurately • Operate all machinery as required, in a safe and efficient manner, with respect to team members' safety • Display good housekeeping, ensuring work areas are kept free of hazards and tidy • Follow protocols and cutting lists accurately, and notify management of any errors or suggested improvements, immediately • Operate forklift if required (Current License Holders only) • Maintain machinery and plant to a high standard • Ensuring a quality control check is completed on all work leaving your station • Adhere to Health and Safety legislation and requirements • Machinery and equipment maintenance is kept up-to-date with maintenance plans in place to maintain operational excellence, ensuring a high level of safety and minimising downtime • Workstations are kept clean and tidy at all times Requirements for the role • 3+ years' experience in timber machining/Sanding and/or machine operation • Industrial woodworking machine experience would be an advantage. • Read and interpret technical drawings. • Valid forklift license. • Hardworking and strong (Some heavy lifting required). • Very good verbal and written communication skills. • Strong time management skills • Positive can-do attitude