CNC Machine Operator / Machinist

Trade · Christchurch Central, Canterbury, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr

Anyone can call themselves a machinist on a CV. This employer wants to see what you can actually set up, produce, measure and solve. The opening is for CNC Machinists with genuine, verifiable hands-on expertise, ready for a technically demanding engineering environment in New Zealand.

The work covers CNC milling, turning and multi-axis machining across precision components, complex industrial parts, one-off jobs, small production runs and repair or refurbishment work, so the role calls for someone who can assess jobs, make informed technical decisions and produce accurate results with minimal supervision.

Expect your claimed background to be checked against credible evidence of your skills and employment history. Employer sponsorship is available for candidates who meet the required criteria. Machinists from Nigeria and elsewhere should prepare that evidence before applying.

Key Responsibilities

Follow workplace safety, quality and operational procedures
Set up CNC machinery and prove and fine-tune programs before running production
Operate CNC milling, turning and multi-axis machines
Interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and specifications, and decide on tooling, workholding and cutting parameters
Produce parts to the specified measurements and tolerances, measuring and inspecting during the process
Resolve machining, tooling and setup problems, using independent judgement on unfamiliar or difficult jobs
Machine one-off, prototype and low-volume work as well as complex and larger industrial components
Carry out machining for repair, refurbishment and modification of components
Hold a consistent standard of accuracy and workmanship
Monitor machining processes and adjust them where needed
Complete assigned work efficiently and within the required timeframes
Offer practical ideas for improving machining methods, and work well with experienced engineering and workshop teams

Requirements & Eligibility

Professional experience and employment history must be capable of verification
Proven professional experience as a CNC Machinist, with demonstrable hands-on CNC setup and operating experience
Experience in CNC milling, turning and/or multi-axis machining
Can independently set and prove machining jobs
Strong precision engineering or comparable machining background
Has worked on one-off, small-batch or high-mix production
Reads engineering drawings and specifications with confidence
Demonstrated knowledge of tooling, cutting parameters and workholding
Strong understanding of machining tolerances and dimensional accuracy
Proven practical troubleshooting and problem-solving ability, with sound independent technical decision-making
Experience with complex or larger industrial components: advantageous. Relevant machining trade qualification: advantageous
Strong attention to detail, committed to quality, reliable and safety-focused in machining
Works independently and contributes positively within a team
Candidates must meet applicable New Zealand employment and sponsorship requirements; employer sponsorship is available for suitably qualified candidates with verified CNC expertise

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