CNC Machine Operator
Visa sponsorship
Manufacturing · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Machine varied precision components in a Christchurch engineering workshop. The role covers milling, turning and multi-axis work, including prototypes, one-offs, small batches, complex industrial parts and refurbishment. The employer needs genuine technical experience and independent judgement for unfamiliar or demanding jobs.
An English CV should explain your CNC setup, prove-out and operating responsibilities. build a Christchurch precision CNC machining CV with examples of drawings, tooling and tolerance checks. Distinguish routine production from technical decisions you made on complex, repair or low-volume jobs, and include relevant trade training and verifiable employment so the workshop can assess your practical range.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up CNC precision jobs and prove and refine programmes before production, operating milling, turning and multi-axis machines.
- Interpret dimensions, drawings and specifications and select suitable tooling, workholding and cutting settings.
- Machine to required dimensions and tolerances and inspect and measure throughout production.
- Resolve tooling, setup and machining problems and apply independent technical judgement to unfamiliar work.
- Produce prototypes, one-offs, low-volume and complex or larger industrial components and repair, refurbish and modify parts.
- Monitor and adjust processes for accuracy and workmanship, following quality, safety and operating procedures and meeting schedules.
- Contribute practical method improvements with experienced engineering and workshop colleagues.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Professional CNC Machinist experience with practical setup and operation of milling, turning and/or multi-axis machinery.
- Able to independently set and prove jobs, with precision engineering or comparable machining and one-off, small-batch or high-mix production familiarity.
- Confident drawing and specification interpretation and demonstrated tooling, cutting parameter and workholding knowledge.
- Understanding of tolerances and dimensional accuracy, with practical troubleshooting and sound independent decisions.
- Complex or larger industrial component experience is advantageous.
- Detailed, safe and quality-focused work and self-sufficient positive teamwork; relevant machining trade qualification is advantageous.
- Professional experience and employment must be verifiable and candidates must meet applicable New Zealand employment and sponsorship requirements.
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