Description
Summary:
Join a fast-growing performance engineering company as a CNC Machinist/Programmer, focusing on precision workmanship for premium automotive parts and custom engineering projects.
Highlights:
1. Work on exciting automotive and engineering projects
2. Diverse work — no repetitive production-line boredom
3. Be part of a passionate team that loves engineering and performance
CNC Machinist / CNC Programmer
Join One of New Zealand’s Fast-Growing Performance Engineering Companies
Based in Napier, Franklin Engineering and Franklin Performance
are growing fast — and we’re looking for a skilled CNC machinist who genuinely takes pride in precision workmanship and high-end engineering.
This isn’t just another machine operating job.
We design, manufacture, and supply our own range of premium automotive performance parts, alongside precision components for customers across New Zealand. Every day brings something different — from performance engine components to custom engineering projects and prototype development.
If you enjoy working on quality parts, solving problems, and being part of a tight-knit team that values skill and attitude equally, this could be the role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play a key role in our workshop, working alongside experienced tradesmen to:
Program, set, and operate CNC milling machines
Set and operate CNC lathes
Produce high-precision machined components
Work on exciting automotive and engineering projects
Help maintain the high standards our customers know us for
What We’re Looking For
We’re after someone who:
Has solid CNC machining experience
Can confidently program, set, and operate CNC machines
Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
Has an obsessive attention to detail
Is reliable, motivated, and easy to work with
Communicates well and works well within a team
Can also work independently and use initiative
Experience with the following is highly regarded:
*Okuma CNC machines
*Doosan CNC machines
*Mazak CNC machines
*Wire EDM
*Fusion 360 CAM software
Trade qualifications in engineering or machining are preferred.
Why Join Us?
*Competitive pay based on experience and ability
*Early Friday finish every week
*Diverse work — no repetitive production-line boredom
*Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company
Be part of a passionate team that loves engineering and performance
Hours
*Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 4:30pm
*Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Applicants must be New Zealand residents or hold a valid NZ working visa.
If you’re the kind of machinist who cares about quality, enjoys challenging work, and wants to be part of a company building exciting products — we’d love to hear from you.