POSITION VACANCIES

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply.

Written applications with CV should be addressed to the Administration Manager, Pacific Aerospace Limited, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton, New Zealand or emailed to hr@aerospace.co.nz

All positions below are Hamilton, New Zealand based at Pacific Aerospace, 333 Airport Road.

Aircraft Structures Fitters - Fuse, Wing and Flight Controls

We have a number of vacancies in our Assembly Department for aircraft fitters and preferably with structures experience to work in our Wing, Fuse and Flight Controls teams.  Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years relevant aviation industry experience along with the following skills and attributes:

    Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifically Imperial measurements
    Work to limits of 0.030” or better
    Manufacture and assemble parts from engineering drawings
    Use jigs to manufacture aircraft assemblies
    Use of various aviation engineering tools, equipment and machinery
    Sound knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes
    Tidy record keeping techniques
    Commitment to quality
    Be able to work as part of a team

Attention to quality, the ability to work cooperatively in small teams and reliability are essential.

Applications with CV’s to be emailed to hr@aerospace.co.nz

Applications close on: 12th September 2017

CNC Mastercam Programmer

Pacific Aerospace is a New Zealand aircraft manufacturer with a dedication to consistency and quality located near Hamilton Airport.

We are seeking an experienced CNC Mastercam V9X 3D Mill Programmer to create 3D machining programs from engineering drawing data. Experience with Haas machine operating software would be an advantage. Applicants must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as set-up, adjust and operate CNC machinery for accurate production of close tolerance aviation parts.

Primary responsibilities include:

    Create 3D machining programs from engineering drawing data
    Setup and operate CNC VF-8 Haas Mill to manufacture aircraft parts according to specifications
    Checking quality of machined parts
    Ensure compliance with company safe operating policies and procedures
    Manual handling of aviation raw materials
    Assisting with machinery maintenance
    Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Production Manager

Suitable candidates must have the following:

    Minimum 3-5 years' experience in set-up and programming with CNC Mastercam software program (or similar) and a minimum 3-5 years' experience hands-on experience operating CNC equipment
    Experience with Haas machine operating software
    Strong communicator, both written and oral
    A great "can-do" attitude and to be fit and capable
    Excellent communication skills plus reading, writing and numeracy skills
    Be comfortable with using imperial measurements

A good work ethic, punctuality and reliability are essential.  Applicants must be prepared to work shifts and there will be a practical assessment of competency during the interview process.