CNC Press Brake / Turret Operator

Trade · Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand · Full-Time · $29/hr

A Press Shop Team Member is needed in New Zealand to operate advanced CNC manufacturing equipment. You need practical Press Brake and/or Turret experience, and the role is a long-term one for the right sheet-metal professional.

No shortcuts here: the recruitment process values work history that can be verified and skills you can demonstrate on the floor, not just qualifications or job titles. Your experience should speak for itself.

Key Responsibilities

Follow all manufacturing, quality and workplace safety procedures, and report any equipment, material or quality issues you find
Set up Press Brake and/or Turret CNC machinery, select operating parameters and run it in production
Work from technical drawings, work orders and production instructions to process sheet-metal parts to the specified dimensions and tolerances
Carry out forming, bending and straightening
Inspect parts for quality and accuracy, adjusting machines so output stays consistent
Monitor production performance, cut material waste and meet production and delivery schedules
Keep machinery and work areas in order
Communicate with supervisors and production teammates and support the efficient daily running of the Press Shop

Requirements & Eligibility

Hands-on experience with Press Brake and/or Turret machinery that you can prove
A background in sheet-metal fabrication or manufacturing
Practical experience operating and/or setting up a CNC machine
Can read and understand technical drawings and production specifications
Know how sheet-metal forming and bending processes work
A demonstrated focus on accuracy and quality, and the ability to keep pace in a production-driven environment
Strong awareness of safety and a dependable work approach
Good at teamwork and communication
Willing to work night shifts, Monday to Friday
Can provide employment history and relevant experience that can be verified
Overseas applicants must satisfy the New Zealand employment and visa requirements that apply; anyone seeking sponsorship must meet the relevant eligibility criteria for sponsorship

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