CNC Programmer/Operator – Amada Turret & Sheet Metal (Flexible Hours)

G & A Harris Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

G & A Harris Limited in Christchurch invites an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator to join our growing team. You’ll program, nest, set and run our Amada turret punch and CNC folding equipment, reading drawings and ensuring high-quality components.

We emphasise training on specialist machinery and a varied, hands-on role. We value problem-solving, attention to tooling and tolerances, and a positive work ethic.

Qualifications

• CNC programming, nesting, setting and operating CNC sheet metal machinery.
• Reading technical drawings to produce accurate parts.
• Good understanding of tooling, tolerances and quality.
• Problem-solving skills and pride in high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• 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 Thalmann and RAS CNC folding equipment.
• Assisting with fabrication and welding where experience suits.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setting

CNC operating

Reading drawings

Tolerances

Tools

Amada CNC turret punch

Long folder

RAS CNC folding

CAD/CAM

Forstner coil processing

Job description

G & A Harris Limited in Christchurch invites an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator to join our growing team. You’ll program, nest, set and run our Amada turret punch and CNC folding equipment, reading drawings and ensuring high-quality components.

We emphasise training on specialist machinery and a varied, hands-on role. We value problem-solving, attention to tooling and tolerances, and a positive work ethic.