CNC Programmer / Operator – Amada Turret Punch & CNC Folding

G & A Harris Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Brand-new Amada turret punch

Modern CNC machinery

Training on specialist equipment

2.5-day weekend option

Job summary

G & A Harris Sheetmetal Engineers in Christchurch is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator to join our growing team. You will work with our Amada CNC turret punch and other fabrication equipment to produce precise sheet metal components.

The role involves programming, nesting, setting and operating CNC machines, reading drawings, improving material use and production efficiency, and solving problems on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• CNC programming, setting and operating experience.
• Strong sheet metal manufacturing knowledge.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Good understanding of tooling, tolerances and quality.
• Strong practical problem solving skills.
• Pride in producing high-quality work.
• Reliable, positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Amada or Long folder experience is advantageous.
• Experience with CAD/CAM, CNC folding, laser cutting, fabrication or MIG/TIG welding is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Programming, nesting, setting and operating CNC sheet metal machinery.
• Programming and operating the Amada CNC turret punch.
• Help commission and develop processes around the Amada.
• Read drawings and produce accurate, high-quality components.
• Improve material use and production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot programs, tooling and production issues.
• Work across Thalmann and RAS CNC folding equipment.
• Work with Forstner coil processing equipment.
• Assist with fabrication and welding where appropriate.

Skills

CNC programming

Sheet metal knowledge

Reading drawings

Tolerances & quality

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Work ethic

Tools

CAD/CAM

Amada turret punch

CNC folding

Job description

Christchurch | $35–$45/hr | Flexible hours | 2.5-day weekend option

Want to work with some seriously capable sheet metal machinery?

G & A Harris Sheetmetal Engineers

is continuing to invest heavily in new plant and equipment, and we're looking for an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator to join our growing Christchurch team.

We have a new-generation Amada CNC turret punch arriving shortly alongside our Long Thalmann and RAS CNC folding machinery, Forstner coil processing equipment and large-format CNC guillotines.

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who enjoys programming, problem solving and getting the best out of good machinery.

What you'll be doing

• Programming, nesting, setting and operating CNC sheet metal machinery
• Programming and operating our Amada CNC turret punch
• Helping commission and develop processes around our incoming Amada
• Reading drawings and producing accurate, high-quality components
• Optimising material use and production efficiency
• Troubleshooting programs, tooling and production issues
• Working across our Thalmann and RAS CNC folding equipment
• Working with our Forstner coil processing equipment
• Assisting with fabrication and welding where your experience suits

What we're looking for

Ideally, you'll have:

• CNC programming, setting and operating experience
• Good sheet metal manufacturing knowledge
• The ability to read technical drawings
• A good understanding of tooling, tolerances and quality
• Strong practical problem-solving skills
• Pride in producing high-quality work
• A reliable, positive attitude and good work ethic

Amada or Long folder experience would be a big advantage, but isn't essential.

Experience with CAD/CAM, CNC folding, laser cutting, fabrication or MIG/TIG welding would also be valuable.

We don't expect you to know every machine we operate — we'll train the right person on our specialist equipment.

Why G & A Harris?

• $38–$45 per hour depending on experience
• Flexibility for an exceptional candidate
• Modern, well-maintained CNC machinery
• Brand-new-to-us Amada turret punch arriving shortly
• Varied work — not the same repetitive job every day
• Training on specialist machinery
• Genuine opportunities to develop and progress
• A good team and well-equipped factory
• Continued investment in new machinery and technology

Flexible working hours

We offer genuine flexibility around how you structure your week.

Current options include:

7:00am–4:00pm Monday to Friday

or

7:00am–5:00pm Monday to Thursday + 7:00am–12:00pm Friday

That second option means a 2.5-day weekend, every week.

If you're an experienced sheet metal person looking for better machinery, interesting work, flexibility and the opportunity to be part of a growing operation, we'd like to hear from you.

All applications will be treated confidentially.