CNC Machine Operator / Machinist
Trade · Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr
Picture a workshop where no two jobs look the same: one day a single precision part, the next a component for large industrial equipment. That is daily life for this CNC Machine Operator / Machinist in Christchurch, Canterbury.
You will set up, prove and run CNC milling machines on your own, making and repairing precision-engineered components on advanced machining centres. Most work is one-off or small-batch, so it suits a machinist who likes a technical challenge more than repetitive production runs.
The employer is a long-standing precision engineering firm serving many industries, offering a supportive team, modern CNC technology, complex projects and room to grow over the long term. If you hold a South African trade certificate, keep a certified copy ready with your CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on your own to set up, prove and run CNC milling machines, including adjustments and checks on each program
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical specs, then cut components to the stated tolerances
- Pick suitable tooling, fixtures and workholding for every job
- Machine one-off parts and short batches across a wide spread of engineering projects
- Inspect work while it is still on the machine so accuracy and quality hold, keeping precision, workmanship and safety standards high
- Find and fix machining problems quickly so output stays strong
- Team up with production staff to hit project deadlines
- Keep machines and the work area tidy and organised, and put forward ideas for continuous improvement and leaner manufacturing
Requirements & Eligibility
- A proven track record as a CNC Machinist, backed by strong CNC milling experience
- Able to set up, prove and run CNC milling machines without help
- Hands-on time on multi-axis CNC machining centres in a precision engineering workshop
- Strong skills in reading and making sense of engineering drawings
- Sound grasp of machining processes, cutting tools and tolerances
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving, plus high attention to detail and a commitment to quality work
- Able to work efficiently in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
- A positive attitude, works well in a team, and a commitment to workplace health and safety practices
- A relevant trade qualification or equivalent industry experience is highly regarded
Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp