Independent CNC Milling Specialist

BuildRight Construction AU

Canterbury

On-site

NZD 55,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Join a well-established precision engineering company delivering high-quality machining solutions across diverse industries. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist who enjoys technically challenging, varied work rather than repetitive production machining.

You will independently setup, prove and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture and repair precision-engineered components, working on one-off and small-batch projects with advanced CNC centres and a supportive

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a CNC Machinist with strong CNC milling.
  • Ability to independently setup, prove and operate CNC milling machines.
  • Experience operating multi-axis CNC machining centres in a precision engineering environment.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Knowledge of machining processes, cutting tools and tolerances.

Responsibilities

  • Setup, prove and operate CNC milling machines independently.
  • Manufacture components to engineering drawings and tolerances.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Select tooling, fixtures and workholding solutions.
  • Perform machine setup, adjustments and program verification.
  • Conduct in-process inspections to ensure product quality and accuracy.
  • Maintain high standards of precision, workmanship and safety.
  • Produce one-off and small-batch components across various projects.
  • Identify and resolve machining issues to maximise productivity.
  • Collaborate with production to meet deadlines.

Skills

CNCMachinist experience
CNC milling
Read/interpret drawings
Tooling selection
Quality inspection
Problem solving
Teamwork
Safety awareness
Precision machining

Job description

Join a well-established precision engineering company delivering high-quality machining solutions across diverse industries. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist who enjoys technically challenging, varied work rather than repetitive production machining.

You will independently setup, prove and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture and repair precision-engineered components, working on one-off and small-batch projects with advanced CNC centres and a supportive

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