Operator / Senior Operator - Cutting

Description

Summary: Join Real Steel as an Operator or Senior Operator in a brand-new Hautapu factory, utilizing modern machinery for high-quality steel component production. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to shape operations at a new, purpose-built factory 2. Work with modern, cutting-edge laser and plasma cutting machinery 3. Be part of a supportive, family-owned business that invests in careers Real Steel is opening a brand-new, purpose-built factory in Hautapu. The site has been designed from day one for high-speed processing, smart material flow, modern machinery, safe workspaces, and future automation. This is a chance to join us at Hautapu from the very start and help shape how the factory runs. As we are currently in the process of establishing our new factory, we will be recruiting for Operator roles over the next few months, with start dates expected between June and August this year. **About Real Steel** Real Steel is a family-owned New Zealand business with a long history in steel processing and distribution. We supply steel solutions nationwide and operate sites in Upper Hutt, Ashburton, and now Hautapu. We’re known for consistent standards, strong customer relationships, and looking after our people. Many of our team build long-term careers here. Once people join Real Steel, they tend to stay. Find out more at www.realsteel.co.nz **About the Role** We’re looking for both Operators and Senior Operators to join our Laser and Plasma Cutting teams at Hautapu. These roles are central to turning raw steel into accurate, high-quality components used across construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing projects. You’ll be working with modern, cutting-edge machinery, including a Kinetic K5000 plasma/drilling machine and a brand new 20kW 12m fibre laser. If you already have experience on Laser, Plasma, or Press Brake machines - great. If you don’t, but you’re reliable, keen to learn, and comfortable around machinery - we still want to hear from you. **What you'll do** - Operate a range of machinery plasma, drilling/machining and high-powered lasers. - Producing parts to quality and safety standards - Completing daily safety and basic maintenance checks - Checking your own work and following quality processes - Handling materials safely using overhead cranes and forklifts - Keeping your work area tidy and organised - Pitching in across the team when needed Please note, This role is 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 6.00am - 3.00pm. **What you'll bring** - Experience on Laser, Plasma, or Press Brake machines or similar machinery - A solid work ethic and reliable attitude - Comfort working in a production environment - Demonstrate safe working mindset especially around overhead cranes and forklifts - Pride in doing a job properly - Good communication and a team-first mindset - Interest in building a long-term career People from manufacturing, construction, trades, warehousing, or similar backgrounds tend to do well in this role. **Why join Real Steel?** - Be part of the founding team at a brand-new factory - Modern machinery and a purpose-built production environment - A company that invests in its people and long-term careers - Real opportunities to grow as the site expands - A supportive team culture within a family-owned New Zealand business We’re proud of the culture our people have created at Real Steel, It’s supportive, practical, and built on people having each other’s backs. Start dates will be from 8th June. **Ready to join the Hautapu team?** Apply now with your CV and a cover letter. Take the first step toward building a future with Real Steel at Hautapu.