CNC Plasma Machine Operator at Vulcan

Vulcan; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programme

Training provided

Career growth opportunities

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Vulcan in Christchurch, NZ is hiring a CNC Plasma Machine Operator for a permanent on-site role on a Monday–Friday morning shift (6:00am–2:30pm). The position involves operating Kinetic K2000 plasma cutting machines, handling steel plates, and supporting quality checks.

Join a hands-on team with opportunities for growth, on a site that emphasizes safety, training, and a collaborative workplace culture. This is a full-time role with guaranteed hours and weekly wages.

Qualifications

• CNC plasma, laser, or machine operating experience required.
• Experience handling steel, plate, or heavy materials.
• Overhead crane or forklift experience preferred.
• Full Class 1 licence required; F endorsement is an advantage.
• Good understanding of quality checks and safe machine operation.
• Able to work unsupervised and be safety-focused.
• Physically fit, dependable and able to pass pre-employment checks.
• Must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Operate Kinetic K2000 CNC plasma cutting machines.
• Use overhead gantry cranes and lifting equipment safely.
• Load and unload steel plates and finished parts.
• Check cut quality and complete quality checks.
• Label, sort, and process cut parts.
• Assist with routine machine maintenance.
• Keep machines running with minimal downtime.

Skills

CNC plasma operation

Heavy materials handling

Quality checks

Unsupervised work

Safety-focused

Full Class 1 licence

F endorsement (advantage)

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift operation

Job description

Apply for CNC Plasma Machine Operator at Vulcan in Christchurch, S, NZ.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Monday to Friday · Morning shift · Weekly pay

Looking for a steady, hands-on job with a good team? We've got a spot in our Christchurch Plate Processing site for a CNC Plasma Machine Operator — running our Kinetic K2000 plasma cutting machines on a permanent morning shift, Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm.

What you'll be doing

• Operating our Kinetic K2000 CNC plasma cutting machines
• Using overhead gantry cranes and lifting equipment safely
• Loading and unloading steel plates and finished parts
• Checking cut quality and completing quality checks
• Labelling, sorting, and processing cut parts
• Helping with routine machine maintenance
• Keeping the machines running efficiently with minimal downtime

It's a hands-on role — there's lifting and manual work involved, working safely both independently and as part of the team.

Requirements

• CNC plasma, laser, or machine operating experience
• Experience handling steel, plate, or heavy materials
• Overhead crane or forklift experience preferred
• Full Class 1 licence required; F endorsement an advantage
• Good understanding of quality checks and safe machine operation
• Able to work unsupervised
• Physically fit, dependable, and safety-focused
• A valid work visa or the right to work in New Zealand
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test

What's in it for you

• Permanent role with guaranteed hours and weekly wages
• Training provided and opportunities to grow
• Supportive team and great workplace culture
• Health and wellness programme
• Trusted, established business with steady work
• Flat structure and approachable leaders
• Enhanced parental leave

About Vulcan

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business — and this always starts with people.