Head Machinst

Head Machinst - Invercargill, New Zealand - Niagara Sawmilling Company Ltd Due to a vacancy within our remanufacturing department, Niagara is currently seeking an experienced and skilled Head Machinist to join our team in a permanent fulltime capacity working 45 hours per week.This role is responsible for managing and developing a team of 30-35 staff at our Kennington site and involves the operation and maintenance of planers to produce dressed and profiled timber to meet customer specifications.To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone with ideally 3-5 years' experience in timber remanufacturing and proven experience with modern Planers.Description Due to a vacancy within our remanufacturing department, Niagara is currently seeking an experienced and skilled Head Machinist to join our team in a permanent fulltime capacity working 45 hours per week.This role is responsible for managing and developing a team of 30-35 staff at our Kennington site and involves the operation and maintenance of planers to produce dressed and profiled timber to meet customer specifications.To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone with ideally 3-5 years' experience in timber remanufacturing and proven experience with modern Planers.Key attributes required for the role include:The ability to train others.Excellent people skills to work with and support a diverse team.High work standards and attention to detail.Mechanical aptitude.Flexible and willing to work additional hours as required.Experience with business improvement and lean thinking would be advantageous.Benefits of the role:Competitive remuneration.Invercargill based affordable housing and great access to a range of outdoor activities.Wellestablished, New Zealand familyowned company offering good job security.Strong health and safety focus and good working conditions. **_Niagara is a drug-free worksite and pre-employment drug screening is a requirement._Share this job More jobs from Niagara Sawmilling Company Ltd#J-18808-Ljbffr