CNC Machinist: Own Setups, Programming & Precision

Alignz Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignz Recruitment in Hamilton is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join an established engineering and manufacturing business. You will take ownership of jobs from drawing and job order through to setup, programming, machining and final inspection.

This role offers variety across projects, modern CNC equipment, and a supportive team of engineers and machinists, with opportunities to work with tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Machinist, especially CNC milling.
• Strong general engineering and machining knowledge.
• Ability to program, set up and operate own machine.
• Confidence working independently with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of tolerances and precision machining.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines.
• Program machines independently for various jobs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and job orders.
• Select tooling, speeds, feeds, and machining methods.
• Carry out setups and adjustments as required.
• Produce precision components to specs and tolerances.
• Use inspection equipment to check finished work.
• Troubleshoot machining and production issues.

Skills

CNC Milling

Reading Drawings

Setup & Programming

Machining Knowledge

Problem Solving

Tools

Inspection Equipment

Job description

Alignz Recruitment in Hamilton is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join an established engineering and manufacturing business. You will take ownership of jobs from drawing and job order through to setup, programming, machining and final inspection.

This role offers variety across projects, modern CNC equipment, and a supportive team of engineers and machinists, with opportunities to work with tight tolerances.