CNC Programmer & Machinist (2–4 Axis) – Production

Align International Recruitment Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contex Engineers is seeking CNC Machinist Operators and Programmers in Christchurch. The role involves planning, programming parts, and machining using 2, 3 and 4 axis equipment, with a strong emphasis on quality and on-time delivery.

You will work in a lean ISO9001:2008 environment, demanding advanced Gibbs Cam programming, precision tolerances, and ability to hit deadlines. Rotating shifts (7am-3:30pm and 11am-9pm) require flexibility and enthusiasm to learn and contribute to the team.

Qualifications

• Advanced Gibbs Cam programming skills (V11.3.18).
• Operate CNC lathes and machining centres to tight tolerances.
• Meet deadlines and planned target times.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Work rotating shifts (7am-3:30pm / 11am-9pm).
• Flexibility to adapt to production priorities.
• Commitment to quality and resolving quality concerns.
• LEAN manufacturing in ISO9001:2008 environment.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and eager to learn, team focused.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, tooling, short-run and production work.
• 2–4 axis machining to produce parts.
• Produce parts to fine tolerances and quality standards.
• Maintain productivity while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Gibbs Cam

CNC programming

CNC turning

Machining centers

Problem solving

Time management

Lean manufacturing

ISO9001

Shift work

Job description

Contex Engineers is seeking CNC Machinist Operators and Programmers in Christchurch. The role involves planning, programming parts, and machining using 2, 3 and 4 axis equipment, with a strong emphasis on quality and on-time delivery.

You will work in a lean ISO9001:2008 environment, demanding advanced Gibbs Cam programming, precision tolerances, and ability to hit deadlines. Rotating shifts (7am-3:30pm and 11am-9pm) require flexibility and enthusiasm to learn and contribute to the team.