CNC Machinist

Stellar Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment Pty in Canterbury, New Zealand is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to program, set up, and operate high-precision, low-volume components. This role focuses on accuracy, tight tolerances, and problem-solving in a modern workshop.

You will read engineering drawings, select tooling and strategies, perform quality checks, and contribute to continuous improvement within a safe, quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist.
• Strong CNC programming and setup capability.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• NZ working rights required.

Responsibilities

• CNC programming, setup, and operation.
• Producing high-precision components to tight tolerances.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Selecting tooling and machining strategies for various jobs.
• Performing quality checks using precision measuring equipment.
• Identifying and resolving machining issues.
• Contributing to continuous improvement within the workshop.
• Maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.

Skills

CNC Machinist experience

CNC programming

Setup capability

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist who enjoys programming, working to tight tolerances, and producing high-precision, low-volume work.

What's in it for You?

• Earn $40+ per hour depending on experience
• Full-time hours with a consistent workload
• Work on high-value, precision-engineered components
• Modern manufacturing environment with advanced machinery
• Join a growing and well-established New Zealand business

About the Role

You'll be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machinery to produce precision components to exact specifications. This is not a production-line machining role. You'll be working on low-quantity, high-value projects where accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• CNC programming, setup, and operation
• Producing high-precision components to tight tolerances
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Selecting tooling and machining strategies for various jobs
• Performing quality checks using precision measuring equipment
• Identifying and resolving machining issues
• Contributing to continuous improvement within the workshop
• Maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist
• Strong CNC programming and setup capability
• Experience working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Reliable, motivated, and quality-focused approach

Must have valid NZ working rights