CNC Machine Operator

All Trades Contract Services Ltd; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

All Trades Contract Services Ltd is seeking a skilled CNC Machine Operator for our Hawke's Bay client. The role offers a permanent contract with a starting wage of 30.00 to 32.00 NZD per hour and a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, setting up CNC and manual press brakes, programming CNC sequences, material measurement and quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and job requirements.
• Set up, program and operate CNC press brakes to form sheet-metal components.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specs to determine material, tooling and machine needs.
• Set up and adjust CNC and manual press brake machinery for production.
• Create and optimise CNC press brake programmes and bending sequences.
• Measure and mark out materials to spec and verify finished components against drawings.
• Inspect components using verniers, gauges and templates.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records and ensure safe operation.

Skills

CNC operation

Engineering drawings

Bending calculations

Quality inspection

Tools

CNC press brake

Measuring instruments

Backgauge alignment

Job description

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All Trades Contract Services are looking for skilled CNC Machine Operator to join our team to work with our client based in the Hawkes Bay

About the role:

• Starting wage of $30.00 to $32.00 per hour
• Permanent contract.
• Minimum guranteed 30 hours per week.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and job requirements to determine material, tooling, machine and manufacturing requirements.
• Determine appropriate manufacturing methods and sequences for producing sheet-metal components.
• Measure and mark out aluminium and other sheet-metal materials in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Select appropriate press brake punches, dies and other tooling based on material type, thickness, bend radius and component requirements.
• Set up, align and adjust CNC and manual press brake machinery for production.
• Create, enter, modify and optimise CNC press brake programmes, including bending sequences and back-gauge positions.
• Calculate bend allowances, bend deductions and other measurements required to accurately form components.
• Account for material characteristics, including aluminium springback, when determining machine settings and bending requirements.
• Position and align sheet-metal blanks accurately using machine backgauges and other positioning equipment.
• Carry out test bends and make adjustments to tooling, programming and machine settings to achieve the required dimensions and angles.
• Operate press brakes and other relevant machinery to cut, shape, bend and form aluminium and other sheet-metal components.
• Inspect completed components using verniers, protractors, gauges, templates and other measuring equipment.
• Check finished components against engineering drawings, specifications and required tolerances.
• Identify manufacturing or quality issues and determine appropriate adjustments to the machine setup, tooling or programme.
• Carry out finishing and refinement work using appropriate hand and power tools where required.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Carry out routine cleaning, inspection and basic maintenance of machinery and tooling.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures, including safe operating procedures for press brakes and associated equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering staff to meet production schedules and quality requirements.

Why join All Trades?

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