CNC Machine Operator / Machinist
Trade · Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr
Do you like machining work that changes from day to day? A precision engineering company in Christchurch, New Zealand needs an experienced CNC Machinist. The company is well established and makes high-quality machined parts for many different industries.
This is not repetitive production work. You will set up, prove and run CNC milling machines by yourself. You will make new precision-engineered components and repair old ones. Most jobs are one-off or small-batch projects on advanced CNC machining centres. Parts can be small and exact, or large pieces of industrial equipment.
In return, you get complex engineering projects, modern CNC technology and a supportive team, with room for long-term career growth. If you are applying from Indonesia, prepare an English-language CV that names the machines you have used.
Key Responsibilities
- Study engineering drawings and technical specifications before each job starts
- Pick the tooling, fixtures and workholding that suit each part
- Set up, prove and run CNC milling machines on your own, including machine adjustments and checking each program
- Machine precision parts that match the drawings and the required tolerances, across one-off and small-batch projects of many kinds
- Check parts while you machine them, so quality and accuracy stay right
- Find machining problems early and fix them, so output stays high
- Keep your machines and your work area clean and tidy, and bring precision, good workmanship and safety to every task
- Work with the production team to finish projects on time, and share ideas for continuous improvement and more efficient manufacturing
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven work history as a CNC Machinist, with strong CNC milling experience
- You can set up, prove and operate CNC milling machines independently
- Experience with multi-axis CNC machining centres in a precision engineering workplace
- Strong skills in reading and understanding engineering drawings
- Sound knowledge of cutting tools, tolerances and machining processes
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, plus high attention to detail and a commitment to quality work
- You work efficiently in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
- A positive attitude, good teamwork and a commitment to workplace health and safety practices
- A relevant trade qualification or equivalent industry experience is highly regarded
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