My career started in the RNZN where I learnt the basics of my trade, the team work & self-discipline, required and range of knowledge to be a high quality diagnostics engineer. I then plyed my trade at an engineering and hydraulics company in Hasting where I gained invaluable skills in machinery & hydraulics. I then fabricated agricultural equipment for a short time before joining a precision engineering company in Hamilton.
The machine shop started as the beginning of a lifelong dream to own my own engineering workshop. With a career spanning 22 years at the time and having owned a Hose & Fitting Franchise prior. I knew I had enough knowledge, contacts and support to make my dream a reality.
We can provide manual turning and milling and an inhouse HAAS CNC Mill service. General engineering repairs can be completed with ease. We can provide light fabrication repairs and hydraulic cylinder manufacture modification & repair. Hydraulic system diagnostic, design, supply and repair.
A stint in food production and as an outboard workshop manager and a performance parts sales role. I then purchased a Hydraulics Hose & Settings franchise in Hamilton and spent 5 years building it into a top performing owner operator business. Now I have The Machine Shop and after 26 years in the industry I can say I’ve found my happy place to provide the best service possible to my customers no matter what the job.
WHAT WE DO WELL
General Engineering
Turning
Milling
Light Fabrication
Maintenance
Hydraulic Engineering
Cylinders
Pumps
Motors
Hardware
Diagnosis & Design
Automotive & Performance
Power Steering
Specialists Machining
Performance Hose & Fitting
Brake & Fuel Tube Work
Industrial Brake Systems
TESTIMONIALS
“Excellent service, got the job done promptly and at a reasonable price. Duncan is very personable and responsive to customer request. Highly recommended for all your machining needs! ”
“Had Duncan onsite today doing repairs on my ABI sheetpiler good fast service.”