CNC Press Brake / Turret Operator
Trade · Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand · Full-Time · $29/hr
Night shifts, Monday to Friday, bending and punching sheet metal on modern CNC gear: that is the work for this Press Shop Team Member in Selwyn, Canterbury.
The employer cares more about what you have actually done on a Press Brake and/or Turret than about the certificates or job titles you list. Your work history must be real and checkable, and you should be able to show your hands-on skill. If you have that, this is a long-term role in New Zealand.
Before applying, ask past employers for signed letters that list the machines you ran and how long you ran them.
Key Responsibilities
- Run Press Brake and/or Turret CNC machines on the production floor, setting them up and choosing the right operating settings
- Read technical drawings, job cards and production instructions, then form, bend and straighten sheet-metal parts to the stated dimensions and tolerances
- Check finished parts for quality and accuracy, tweaking the machine so output stays consistent
- Track how production is going and keep scrap to a minimum
- Finish your work on time to meet production and delivery schedules
- Flag any problems with equipment, material or quality
- Stick to all manufacturing, quality and safety procedures
- Keep machines and your work area neat
- Talk clearly with supervisors and the rest of the crew so the Press Shop runs smoothly day to day
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven practical experience on Press Brake and/or Turret machinery, plus a background in sheet-metal fabrication or manufacturing
- Hands-on CNC machine operating and/or setup experience
- Can read technical drawings and production specs, and understands how sheet metal is formed and bent
- Careful about accuracy and quality, and works efficiently when output targets matter
- Safety-minded and dependable
- Works well with others and communicates clearly
- Prepared to work Monday to Friday night shifts
- Can supply a verifiable record of past employment and relevant experience
- Overseas applicants must satisfy applicable New Zealand employment and visa requirements, and anyone wanting sponsorship must meet the relevant eligibility criteria for it
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