CNC Machine Operator
Visa sponsorship
Manufacturing · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Precision components and varied machining work are central to this Christchurch CNC Machine Operator opportunity. The engineering workshop needs experienced CNC Machinists for milling, turning and multi-axis jobs, from one-off parts and small batches to complex industrial components.
You will assess jobs, select tooling, prove programs and maintain dimensional accuracy with limited supervision. Repair, modification and refurbishment work add further variety. Applicants need genuine, verifiable technical experience, sound independent judgement and evidence of careful, safe machining.
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Key Responsibilities
- Set up CNC machines for precision jobs
- Prove and improve programs before production
- Operate milling, turning and multi-axis equipment
- Interpret engineering dimensions, drawings and specifications
- Select suitable tooling, workholding and cutting parameters
- Machine to specified tolerances and inspect dimensions throughout
- Resolve tooling, setup and machining problems
- Apply independent technical judgement to unfamiliar work
- Produce one-off, prototype and low-volume components
- Machine complex or larger industrial parts
- Undertake repair, modification and refurbishment machining
- Monitor processes and adjust to maintain accuracy
- Follow safety, quality and operating procedures and agreed deadlines; Suggest improved methods with engineering and workshop colleagues
Requirements & Eligibility
- Professional CNC Machinist experience with practical setup and operation
- CNC milling, turning and/or multi-axis experience
- Independent job setting and proving
- Precision engineering or comparable machining background
- One-off, small-batch or high-mix production familiarity
- Confidence interpreting drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of tooling, cutting parameters and workholding
- Understanding of dimensional accuracy and tolerances
- Proven troubleshooting with sound independent decisions
- Complex or larger industrial component experience is advantageous
- Attention to detail, quality and safe machining
- Self-sufficiency and positive teamwork
- A relevant machining trade qualification is advantageous
- Verifiable professional experience and employment history; Candidates must satisfy applicable New Zealand employment and sponsorship requirements
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