CNC Machine Operator
Visa sponsorship
Manufacturing · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Varied component work is central to this Christchurch CNC Machine Operator opportunity. A precision engineering workshop needs experienced CNC Machinists who can set up a job, prove the programme and use sound technical judgement to achieve accurate results with limited supervision.
The work ranges from prototypes and small production batches to complex industrial components and repair or refurbishment machining. Milling, turning and multi-axis assignments call for practical decisions about tooling, workholding and process adjustments, supported by careful measurement. Your hands-on expertise must be verifiable.
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Key Responsibilities
- Set up CNC machinery, prove and refine programmes before production, and operate milling, turning and multi-axis equipment.
- Interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and specifications to choose appropriate tooling, workholding and cutting parameters.
- Machine components to the required dimensions and tolerances, carrying out in-process measurements and quality checks.
- Resolve setup, tooling and machining problems, using independent technical judgement on unfamiliar or difficult assignments.
- Produce one-off, prototype and low-volume parts as well as complex and larger industrial components.
- Undertake repair, refurbishment and modification machining.
- Monitor operations and adjust processes to maintain accuracy and consistent workmanship.
- Complete work within agreed timeframes and follow workplace safety, quality and operating procedures.
- Work constructively with engineering and workshop colleagues and suggest practical improvements to machining methods.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrate professional CNC Machinist experience, including practical CNC setup and operation involving milling, turning and/or multi-axis machining.
- Be able to set and prove machining jobs independently, with a precision engineering or comparable machining background.
- Have experience of one-off, small-batch or high-mix production and confidently interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of tooling, cutting parameters and workholding, together with an understanding of tolerances and dimensional accuracy.
- Apply proven practical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and make sound technical decisions independently.
- Experience machining complex or larger industrial components is advantageous.
- Bring a detailed, quality-conscious and safety-focused approach, working independently while contributing positively to the team.
- A relevant machining trade qualification is advantageous.
- Professional experience and employment history must be verifiable, and candidates must meet applicable New Zealand employment and sponsorship requirements.
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