CNC Programmer & Machinist – Master Multi‑Axis CAM

Programmed Maintenance Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities available

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Machinist for roles in Mount Maunganui and Christchurch. You will own jobs from start to finish, programming, setup, machining, and quality checking on multi-axis CNC machines using CAM software.

Join a skilled team delivering high‑quality components to tight tolerances in a growing New Zealand business. Ideal candidates read drawings, interpret CAD models, work autonomously, and take pride in manufacturing accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of jobs.
• Experience with multi-axis CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• CNC programming, setup and operation.
• CNC milling, turning and routing.
• CAM programming.
• Precision machining of engineering plastics.
• Some composite and metal machining.
• Jobbing and small-batch manufacturing.
• Producing high-quality components to tight tolerances.
• Developing machining strategies from customer drawings and CAD models.
• Designing fixtures and workholding solutions when required.
• Quality checking and producing first-off components.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

CNC programming

CAM software

Reading drawings / CAD models

Multi-axis CNC

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Tools

CAM software

Job description

Programmed Maintenance Services is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Machinist for roles in Mount Maunganui and Christchurch. You will own jobs from start to finish, programming, setup, machining, and quality checking on multi-axis CNC machines using CAM software.

Join a skilled team delivering high‑quality components to tight tolerances in a growing New Zealand business. Ideal candidates read drawings, interpret CAD models, work autonomously, and take pride in manufacturing accuracy.