Machinist
Our Company:
We are a proudly NZ owned rotorcraft and general aviation business. With bases in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, South Africa and the USA we offer full maintenance, repair and overhaul services, design and modification, parts supply and aircraft sales and leasing. We are a company that is continuously developing our people, expanding our capability and supporting the aviation industry globally.
We are dedicated to living “Excellence at Altitude” in all we do. Our teams operate in line with our culture values of Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability that create a strong foundation for success. We believe Every Part Matters, right down to the smallest bolt and the same goes for our people. That’s why attracting and keeping great talent is key to our vision of becoming a globally trusted aviation specialist.
The Role
We’re on the hunt for a motivated, hands-on experienced CNC Machinist with a keen eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving. If you thrive in a role that offers variety from CAM/CAD programming (Inventor) and CNC operating to fitting and assembly, you’ll feel right at home in our manufacturing team.
Salus’s first priority is safety in everything we do. This role works closely across our wider team to ensure that every activity is carried out safely, fostering a strong culture of commitment to safety. We’re proud of our highly engaged workforce, supported by great people, best-practice processes, and excellent opportunities for career growth and training. Add to that a competitive salary and a genuine work-life balance, and you’ll see why our people are our greatest asset their passion drives our industry-leading success.
Ideally you will have/be:
- Solid experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Hands-on CNC mill and lathe machining experience – programming and operating
- Trade-qualified fitter turner/toolmaker/machinist (preferred)
- A team-focused mindset and strong communication skills
- Ability to multitask and deliver quality work under pressure
- Precision skills for working to tight tolerances in a regulated industry
- Experience in aeronautical or aviation industries (a bonus, but not essential!)
- Excellent organisation and multitasking skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Outstanding communication skills
- Efficient, well organised and takes pride in quality work
What we can offer you:
- Permanent full-time work, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
- Any opportunities for overtime paid at Time and Half
- Competitive Salary
- Long Service Leave
- $500 Employee Benefits card (Extraordinary) from three months service for healthcare
- Celebrations on Birthdays and Anniversaries
- Holiday Home access via Marram Trust
- Humanity Time – Volunteering time for charities
- Ongoing professional development to extend your knowledge and skills. (Part 147 Training Organisation)
- Work in a highly motivated team focused on “Excellence at Altitude”
- A challenging and rewarding aviation career
- South Auckland Location with free parking
We are a great company who look after our staff and our business is expanding and growing around the world. Joining us gives you stability and an amazing opportunity to work for a company that is growing and going places!
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Please note: you need to be eligible to work in New Zealand and will be required to undergo and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests.
