Senior Cnc Machinist

4 days ago


Auckland, New Zealand Wgd Limited Full time

Due to a full order book, we are seeking an experienced machinist to bolster our team, who can program, set and operate predominantly our mill-turns but also our mills/5-axis machines (preferably familiar with GibbsCAM).The WGD machine shop is part of the wider Dodson Group.
The Group is well-capitalized and has been investing heavily into the WGD workshop.
New machines over the past two years include a Mazak Intregrex i300, two Mazak QuickTurns, two Hartford A10's, and an Aberlink CMM.
We have plans to add automation (co-bots) to the plant over the medium term.
This is an exciting time for our business.Requirements for the role:Experience in CNC programming (GibbsCAM preferred)Turning experience preferred (not required for a strong candidate)Experience setting and operating multiple types of CNC machines (mix of turning and milling preferred)Ability to consult with Dodson design engineers on manufacturabilityAbility to work autonomouslyWillingness to learn new practices and sharing of knowledgeStrong health & safety practicesThe workshop is generally accessible between 6am and 4:30pm on weekdays and for the majority of the day on Saturdays for flexible working hours and/or overtime.
Overtime (above 40 hours) is generally available on weekdays and weekends and paid at 20% vs base rate (negotiable based on experience).We treat our staff very well and offer side benefits such as discounts on car parts, 1-week fully paid maternity/paternity leave supplement, a discount for Booster Kiwisaver members, and flexibility with use of leave entitlements.
We would also consider covering relocation costs for the right candidate.With a 50+ year history on Auckland's North Shore and now part of the broader Dodson Group since 2021, WGD Limited is a close-knit team of 15 machinists who pride themselves on being one of the most trusted precision shops in New Zealand.
With a mix of in-house work for the Dodson automotive brand and a third-party corporate client base, our jobs are a mix of recurring production runs (batches of 10-100) and lower volume / prototype jobs (batches of 2-10).
WGD is well tooled with late model and high end CNC machines (5-axis milling, multiple mill-turns, 3&4 axis mills, lathes) and uses lean manufacturing methodologies.WGD is wholly owned by the Dodson Group, an exporter of performance transmission components backed by a Kiwisaver fund, which includes Dodson, the WGD machine shop, AH Gears, and the Dodson Performance Service Centre.
Based in Auckland, the Dodson brand is known globally with 97% of Dodson-branded performance parts sold overseas across all 6 continents.
Dodson designs and manufactures replacement clutches, gears, and a multitude of hard-to-find transmission components for many of the world's fastest R35 GTRs, Lamborghinis, McLarens, AMG Mercedes, BMWs, Audis, C8 Corvettes and Porsches.
We have recently expanded into the market for 8-speed automatics (A90 Supra, BMW G80 M3) and have further plans in legacy manual applications and hybrids.
Our products are used in a variety of street, circuit, and drag applications, but are most known for their world record-setting performances in quarter mile and half mile drag events.
The Group has expanded from 17 to 75 staff over the past 5 years.
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