CNC Machine Operator

Vulcan; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Overtime

Weekly wages

Training provided

Growth opportunities

Great workplace culture

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Vulcan is seeking a CNC Machine Operator for its Mount Maunganui Plate Processing site in Tauranga. You will run the Kinetic K4000 Plasma/Drill/Oxy cutting machines on a permanent morning shift, Monday to Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading plates, quality checks, crane operations, and basic maintenance. Suitable candidates will have CNC/machine experience and a valid NZ work visa.

Qualifications

• CNC plasma, laser, or other machine operating experience.
• Experience handling steel, plate, or heavy materials.
• Overhead crane or forklift experience preferred.
• Full Class 1 license required; F endorsement an advantage.
• Good understanding of quality checks and safe machine operation.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Physically fit, dependable, and safety-focused.
• A valid work visa or the right to work in New Zealand.
• Able to pass a pre‑employment medical and drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Operating Kinetic K4000 CNC cutting machines.
• Using overhead gantry cranes and lifting equipment safely.
• Loading and unloading steel plates and finished parts.
• Checking cutting quality and completing quality checks.
• Labelling, sorting, and processing cut parts.
• Assisting with routine machine maintenance.
• Keeping the machines running with minimal downtime.
• Hands-on role with lifting and manual work; work safely both independently and in a team.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Steel handling

Crane/forklift experience

NZ work eligibility

Quality checks

Safety-focused

Unsupervised work

Medical clearance

Job description

Since Vulcan was founded in 1995, we have become Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor. Our sustained growth is the product of superior service and dedication to continuously improving to every facet of our business.

About the role:

We've got a spot in our Mount Maunganui Plate Processing site for a CNC Machine Operator — running our Kinetic K4000 Plasma/Drill/Oxy cutting machines on a permanent morning shift, Monday to Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm.

What you will be responsible for:

• Operating our Kinetic K4000 CNC cutting machines
• Using overhead gantry cranes and lifting equipment safely
• Loading and unloading steel plates and finished parts
• Checking cutting quality and completing quality checks
• Labelling, sorting, and processing cut parts
• Helping with routine machine maintenance
• Keeping the machines running efficiently with minimal downtime
• It's a hands-on role — there's lifting and manual work involved, working safely both independently and as part of the team.

• CNC plasma, laser, or other machine operating experience
• Experience handling steel, plate, or heavy materials
• Overhead crane or forklift experience preferred
• Full Class 1 license required; F endorsement an advantage
• Good understanding of quality checks and safe machine operation
• Able to work unsupervised
• Physically fit, dependable, and safety-focused
• A valid work visa or the right to work in New Zealand
• Able to pass a pre‑employment medical and drug and alcohol test

• Permanent role with guaranteed hours + any overtime and weekly wages
• Training provided and opportunities to grow
• Supportive team and great workplace culture
• Trusted, established business with steady work
• Enhanced parental leave