CNC Machine Operator / Machinist

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

For CNC Machinists aiming to build on solid, verifiable expertise, this role offers a technically demanding New Zealand engineering environment where capability is judged on what you can set up, produce, measure and solve rather than on a job title or CV.

The workload is varied: milling, turning and multi-axis machining on precision components, complex industrial parts, one-off jobs, small production runs and repair or refurbishment work. Each job calls for independent assessment, informed technical decisions and accurate output with minimal supervision.

Claimed experience is checked against credible evidence of skills and employment history. Employer sponsorship is available for candidates who meet the criteria, opening a route for experienced machinists from India and elsewhere into the New Zealand engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities

Work from engineering drawings, dimensional data and technical specifications
Prepare and set up CNC machinery for precision operations
Prove out machining programs and refine them ahead of production
Operate milling, turning and multi-axis CNC equipment
Select tooling, workholding and cutting parameters suited to each job
Machine components to required dimensions and tolerances
Measure in-process and conduct quality inspections
Diagnose and correct machining, tooling and setup issues, exercising independent technical judgement on unfamiliar or challenging work
Take on one-off, prototype and low-volume jobs
Produce complex and larger industrial parts
Perform machining for repair, refurbishment and component modification
Sustain accuracy and workmanship standards, monitoring processes and adjusting as required
Adhere to safety, quality and operational procedures in the workplace
Deliver assigned work efficiently within set timeframes
Propose practical process and method improvements and collaborate with experienced engineering and workshop colleagues

Requirements & Eligibility

Demonstrable hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC equipment
Proven professional background as a CNC Machinist
Exposure to CNC milling, turning and/or multi-axis machining
Capability to set and prove machining jobs independently
A strong history in precision engineering or comparable machining
Familiarity with one-off, small-batch or high-mix production
Confidence interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
Demonstrated command of tooling, cutting parameters and workholding, together with a strong grasp of tolerances and dimensional accuracy
Proven practical troubleshooting and problem-solving, with the ability to make sound technical decisions on your own
Experience with complex or larger industrial components is advantageous
Strong attention to detail and quality, with a reliable, safety-focused approach to machining
Ability to work independently and contribute positively within a team
Relevant machining trade qualification is advantageous
Professional experience and employment history must be capable of verification
Candidates must meet applicable New Zealand employment and sponsorship requirements, with employer sponsorship available for suitably qualified candidates with verified CNC expertise

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