CNC Press Brake Programmer & Operator

Vulcan Steel; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training on equipment

Long-term career opportunities

Supportive team environment

Safety-first culture

Wellness programme access

Job summary

Vulcan is seeking a hands-on CNC Press Brake Programmer / Scheduler. You will program CNC press brakes, schedule jobs, and then run them on the production floor, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Join Vulcan Plate team in Auckland and contribute to efficient production, with full training and clear long-term career opportunities in a safety-focused, people-first environment.

Qualifications

• Experience programming CNC press brake machines, preferably in steel or metal industries.
• Experience operating CNC press brake machines on production floor.
• Experience with production scheduling and job planning.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and job specifications.
• A valid driver’s licence is required.
• Overhead crane or forklift licence (F endorsement) preferred.
• Able to pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC press brake machines to job specifications.
• Plan and schedule press brake jobs to keep production running efficiently.
• Set up and operate CNC press brake machines on the floor.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and job sheets.
• Bend and press steel parts to specification.
• Check measurements and quality of finished work.
• Liaise with operators and production staff to prioritise and sequence jobs.
• Keep machines clean and report faults.

Skills

CNC press brake programming

Production scheduling

Technical drawings interpretation

On-floor CNC operation

Full driver’s licence

Crane/forklift licence

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Looking for a hands-on role where you'll programme, schedule, and run the job? We've got a spot in our Vulcan Plate team for a CNC Press Brake Programmer / Scheduler — programming and scheduling press brake jobs, then getting on the floor to run them, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

What you'll be doing

• Programming CNC press brake machines to job specifications
• Planning and scheduling press brake jobs to keep production running efficiently
• Setting up and operating CNC press brake machines on the floor
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and job sheets
• Bending and pressing steel parts to specification
• Checking measurements and quality of finished work
• Liaising with operators and production staff to prioritise and sequence jobs
• Keeping machines clean and reporting any faults

It's a hands‑on role — you'll be on the floor as well as at the screen, so there's lifting and manual work involved alongside the programming and scheduling.

Requirements

• Experience programming CNC press brake machines, preferably in the steel or metal industry
• Experience operating CNC press brake machines on the production floor
• Experience with production scheduling and job planning
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and job specifications
• Full driver's licence
• Overhead crane or forklift licence (F endorsement) preferred
• 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

• Full training on all equipment
• Long-term career opportunities in a stable, growing business
• Supportive team environment where your work is recognised
• A company that puts safety and people first
• Access to our employee wellness programme
• You don't need to meet every requirement to apply. If you have most of the skills and experience we're looking for, we encourage you to apply!

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.

Sound like you?