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

We're looking for someone who has:

 

 

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

You'll be someone who:

 

 

• 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?

We offer:

 

 

• 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.