Workshop General Hand – Engineering / CNC Career Opportunity

About the role

Langslow Engineering is looking for an enthusiastic Workshop General Hand to join our busy precision engineering and CNC machining workshop in Avondale, Auckland. We are a small, experienced engineering team specialising in CNC machining, precision components and general engineering for a wide range of customers. This is an entry-level opportunity with the potential to develop into a CNC Machine Operator/Setter role or a pathway towards an engineering apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing materials and components for machining
• Deburring, cleaning and finishing machined components
• Packing and preparing finished products for dispatch
• Assisting with component assembly and quality checks
• Supporting CNC machinists and machine operators with daily tasks
• Moving and organising materials, tooling and stock
• Keeping the workshop clean, tidy, safe and organised
• Following workshop health and safety procedures

Opportunity to Learn CNC Machining

For someone who demonstrates the right attitude, reliability and ability, we would like to progressively introduce you to the machining side of our business.

Depending on your progress, this could include:

• Learning how CNC lathes and milling machines operate.
• Understanding engineering drawings and basic measurements.
• Learning to use measuring equipment such as verniers and micrometers.
• Assisting with loading and unloading CNC machines.
• Performing basic machine operating tasks under supervision.
• Learning about cutting tools, materials and machining processes.
• Developing towards CNC machine operation and eventually machine setting.
• Potential consideration for a formal engineering apprenticeship.

About you

• Reliable, punctual and willing to work
• A positive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn
• Mechanically minded, practical and comfortable working with your hands
• An interest in engineering, machinery, manufacturing or CNC machining
• Good attention to detail and pride in your work
• Ability to listen, follow instructions and ask questions when unsure
• Physically capable of carrying out general workshop duties and safe manual handling
• Comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team
• A current driver's licence

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, with the workshop operating from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Standard 40-hour working week, with additional hours available depending on workload and business requirements.

Benefits

• Full-time employment in an established Auckland engineering company
• Remuneration based on experience and ability.
• Exposure to CNC lathes, CNC milling machines and precision engineering
• On-the-job training and guidance from experienced machinists
• Opportunities to learn practical engineering and manufacturing skills
• Potential career progression into CNC machine operation and setting
• The possibility of an engineering apprenticeship for a suitable candidate, subject to performance and business requirements
• A supportive, hands-on team environment

About us

Langslow Engineering (2015) Limited is a small, experienced engineering team specialising in CNC machining, precision components and general engineering for a wide range of customers.