CNC Machinist / Programmer

Tradestaff New Zealand; Napier; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist with experience in 4-axis milling, 5-axis turning with live tooling, and CNC laser marking. The role involves producing precise components from steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, aluminium and plastics.

You will read engineering drawings, set up tooling and machines, and ensure tight tolerances and quality checks are met. A collaborative team environment and ongoing work are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist with experience operating 4-axis and 5-axis machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience with measuring equipment and quality checks.
• Skilled in setting up machines, tooling, speeds and feeds.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and conventional machinery to manufacture and repair components.
• Operate 4-axis milling, 5-axis turning with live tooling, laser marking, and conventional lathes/milling machines.
• Machining across materials including steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, aluminium and plastics.
• Read drawings, select tooling, perform machine setups and conduct quality checks.

Skills

CNC Machinist

4-Axis Milling

5-Axis Turning w/ Live Tooling

CNC Laser Marking

CNC Lathes

Manual Milling/Lathe

Reading Drawings

Machine Setup

Tooling & Machining

Tight Tolerances

Job description

CNC Machinist – Lathe & Milling Experience

One of our Engineering clients is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join their team.

They are seeking someone with solid machining experience who is confident operating a range of CNC and conventional machinery and has experience machining a variety of materials. This role would suit a practical, skilled machinist who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

What they're Looking For

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist


• Must be able to operate 4-Axis CNC milling machines


• Must be able to operate 5-Axis CNC turning machines with live tooling


• Must be able to operate CNC laser marking equipment


• Experience operating CNC lathes and CNC milling machines


• Confident operating manual/conventional lathes and milling machines


• Proven machining experience working with:
  
  
  
  • Steel
  
  
  • Stainless steel
  
  
  • Brass
  
  
  • Bronze
  
  
  • Aluminium
  
  
  • Plastics
  
  
  
  


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications


• Experience with machine setup, tooling and machining processes


• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances


• Good understanding of measuring equipment and quality checks


• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills


• Commitment to workplace health and safety


• Reliable, hardworking and able to work well independently and as part of a team

The Role

You will be responsible for setting up and operating a range of CNC and conventional machining equipment to manufacture and repair engineering components.

This will include operating 4-Axis CNC milling, 5-Axis CNC turning with live tooling, CNC laser marking, conventional lathes and milling machines.

You will be machining components from a variety of materials, including steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, aluminium and plastics, while ensuring the correct tooling, speeds, feeds and machining processes are used for each material.

You will work from engineering drawings and specifications, select appropriate tooling, carry out machine setups, complete measurements and quality checks, and ensure finished components meet required tolerances and quality standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on skills and experience


• Ongoing, stable work


• Varied engineering and machining projects


• Supportive team environment


• Opportunity to work with a well-established engineering business

If you're an experienced CNC Machinist with strong CNC turning, milling and conventional machining experience across a range of materials, we'd like to hear from you.