CNC Machinist — High-Precision, Low-Volume, $40+/hr

Stellar Recruitment Pty; 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

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.