Machine Operator

Role overview

Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd is hiring a permanent full-time Machine Operator for its Auckland operations at 28 Business Parade North, Highbrook, Auckland 2013. This is a practical, hands-on role in a busy manufacturing setting where steel processing work must be completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

You will operate modern steel processing equipment, including a coil slitting line, and contribute to a range of warehouse and production tasks. The position requires careful attention to detail, a strong safety mindset, and a willingness to improve processes while helping other team members build their capability.

Key duties

Your day-to-day work will involve measuring and cutting steel to exact specifications, carrying out quality inspections, bundling and packaging orders, receiving inbound goods, and picking and dispatching outgoing orders. You will also assist with general warehouse activities, which may include forklift and crane operations.

Beyond operating machinery, you will be expected to take ownership of your area, identify and resolve minor machine issues, keep your workspace organised, and support smooth production flow. You will work closely with the production team, supervisors, and drivers to ensure high-quality output and timely delivery for the building and construction sector.

Growth and work environment

This opportunity offers more than routine machine operation. The company uses advanced coil slitting technology and provides a structured skill-level pathway, with opportunities to progress into senior machine operator and leading hand roles for the right person.

The business also places value on teamwork, ongoing development, and creating a supportive environment where experienced staff help train and guide others.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant is an experienced machine operator with direct coil slitting line experience, good physical fitness, and a dependable work ethic. You should be confident following health and safety procedures, able to communicate clearly in English, and prepared to learn, contribute, and grow within the team.

Important dates and conditions

This role was posted on 22/06/2026 and closes on 20/07/2026. The position is a permanent full-time job based in Auckland and is intended for candidates who have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Employer highlights

Steel & Tube describes itself as a long-established New Zealand company with more than 70 years of history, supplying major roofing and construction projects across the country. The role comes with a supportive team culture, training, development, and the stability of an established employer.

Other information

The original listing references an Auckland night shift team. No salary, openings count, or start date was specified in the source.