CNC Programmer Christchurch

Careers; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Highly regarded, industry leader

Culture built on trust and integrity

Job summary

Davin Industries in Christchurch, NZ is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to program and set CNC mills and lathes, read engineering drawings and contribute to precision sheetmetal production.

You will work with production and engineering teams to optimise cycles, troubleshoot issues and deliver high-quality components with tight tolerances in a trusted, heritage manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC programming or similar role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Organised, detail-oriented and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Programming and setting CNC mills and lathes.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Assist with maintaining punch and laser production as required.
• Producing high-quality precision components.
• Troubleshooting machining issues and improving processes.
• Working closely with production and engineering teams.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

• Competitive salary
• Highly regarded, industry leader
• Culture built on trust and integrity

Precision. Performance. Pride.

We're on the hunt for a skilled CNC Programmer who knows their way around code, tooling setups, and tight tolerances --- and takes real pride in producing quality work.

If you're the kind of person who enjoys solving machining challenges, optimising cycle times, and seeing raw material become precision-engineered components, we want to hear from you.

Precision sheetmetal engineering through technology and craftmanship since 1962.

Since starting business in 1962, Davin Industries has earned an enviable reputation as an industry leader in precision sheetmetal fabrication and contract batch manufacturing. Davin combines state-of-the-art production technology with craftsmanship to complete assignments ranging from prototypes through to volume production runs.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming and setting CNC mills and lathes
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Assist with maintaining punch and laser production as required
• Producing high-quality precision components
• Troubleshooting machining issues and improving processes
• Working closely with production and engineering teams

About You

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Background in sheetmetal or fabrication
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Organised, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused

Bonus Points For

• CAD/CAM experience, and/or qualifications in CAD design

Great machinists are hard to find --- so if you're one of them, we'd love to talk.