Machinists

Location: Hautapu, Waikato

Full-time, permanent role

$36 -$39 per hour

40 – 42.5 hours per week

Real Steel is opening a brand-new, purpose-built factory in Hautapu. The site has been

designed from day one for high-speed processing, smart material flow, modern machinery,

safe workspaces, and future automation.

We’re building a brand new team and this is a chance to join from the very start and help

shape how the factory runs.

About Real Steel

Real Steel is a family-owned New Zealand business with a long history in steel processing

and distribution.

We supply steel solutions nationwide and operate sites in Upper Hutt, Ashburton, and now

Hautapu. We’re known for consistent standards, strong customer relationships, and looking

after our people.

Many of our team build long-term careers here. Once people join Real Steel, they tend to

stay.

�� Find out more at www.realsteel.co.nz

About the role

We’re looking for experienced Machinists to join our team at Hautapu. The roles are central

to turning raw steel into accurate, high-quality components used across construction,

infrastructure, and manufacturing projects.You’ll be working as part of a team on large milling machines, typically machining large parts

from Hardox and Strenx High Strength Steel. Expect a wide variety of parts where no two

days are the same. As well as machine operation you will have the ability to plan the job on

CAD/CAM software to simulate the job and work out the most efficient tool paths and job

strategy.

What you’ll be doing

 Operating large CNC Milling Machines with FANUC Controllers

 Programming or providing input and feedback to CAM Operators in GibbsCAM

 Producing parts to quality and safety standards

 Completing daily safety and basic maintenance checks

 Checking your own work and following quality processes

 Handling materials safely

 Keeping your work area tidy and organised

 Pitching in across the team when needed

What you’ll bring

 At least two year’s experience operating CNC milling machines or similar

 Experience with CAM software (e.g. GibbsCAM)

 Experience in a manufacturing or production environment

 Ability to interpret technical drawings and machining requirements

 Experience with physical material handling

People from manufacturing and engineering backgrounds tend to do well in this role.

Why join Real Steel?

 Be part of the founding team at a brand-new factory

 Modern equipment and purpose-built layout

 A company that invests in its people

 Long-term career pathways as the site grows

We’re proud of the culture our people have created at Real Steel, It’s supportive, practical,

and built on people having each other’s backs.

Ready to join the Hautapu team?

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter. Take the first step toward building a future with

Real Steel at Hautapu.

For more information, visit https://www.realsteel.co.nz/jobs.

If this sounds like you, apply Now – Send your CV to Holly Allison through the apply button.