CNC Operator

Stellar Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay 35-37 NZD

Afternoon shift

Mon-Fri roster

Modern workshop

On-site training

Temp to perm

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Operator to join a busy manufacturing team in Canterbury. This hands-on role requires operating CNC laser cutting machinery, loading sheet metal, and reading engineering drawings to produce precise steel components.

You will set up and run cutting programs, perform quality checks, and label parts for fabrication. The role runs Monday to Friday with an afternoon shift, a modern workshop, on-site training, and a clear path to permanent placement

Qualifications

• Experience operating laser cutters or CNC machinery in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Physically fit.
• Forklift experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC laser cutting machinery.
• Load and unload sheet metal and steel materials.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Set up and run cutting programs.
• Carry out quality checks on finished components.
• Sort, label, and prepare parts for fabrication and assembly.

Skills

CNC machining

Laser cutting

Engineering drawings

Quality checks

Manufacturing environment

Tools

CNC laser cutting machine

Plasma cutters

Forklift experience

Job description

We're looking for an experienced CNC Operator to join a busy manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role operating CNC laser cutting machinery, processing steel components.

About the role

• Operate CNC laser cutting machinery
• Load and unload sheet metal and steel materials
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Set up and run cutting programs
• Carry out quality checks on finished components
• Sort, label, and prepare parts for fabrication and assembly

About you

• Previous experience operating laser cutters, CNC machinery, plasma cutters, or similar equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Physically fit
• Forklift experience is advantageous but not essential

The Benefits

• $35 - $37 per hour
• Afternoon shift allowance
• Monday to Friday roster
• Modern workshop and equipment
• Supportive team environment and on site training for new starters
• Temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate!

Applicants must have valid NZ working rights