Machine Operator

Acon Industries; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Stone Ltd in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, seeks an experienced CNC Stone Saw Operator to join our stone benchtop production team. You will program and operate bridge saws and machining centres to cut and shape granite, quartz, marble, engineered stone and porcelain.

Responsibilities include loading slabs, interpreting CAD/CAM designs, monitoring quality and safety, and performing machine maintenance. Fluency in English and NZ work eligibility required; 40-50 hours weekly with occasional late

Qualifications

• Proficiency with CNC machinery.
• Experience operating CNC stone machinery and bridge saws is ideal.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM design files and templating software.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup / Operation.
• Loading stone slabs onto the CNC machine.
• Programming and Design Interpretation - loading digital CAD/CAM design files to direct the machine's movements.
• Fabrication Control - monitoring the sawing and cutting process, checking for potential errors.
• Quality and Safety Control - inspecting finished pieces for precision and quality standards, checking for defects, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting machines, such as replacing worn blades or cleaning components.

Skills

CNC machinery

Bridge saws

CNC profiling

Waterjet operations

Read specifications

Quality control

Tools

CAD/CAM software

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Programming and operating computer-controlled bridge saws and machining centres to cut and shape surfaces out of stone.CNC Stone Saw Operator
Pacific Stone Ltd
Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Hours: 40-50 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary Range: $35 - $45 + p/h

About Us: Pacific Stone produce bespoke quality stone benchtops and surfaces for the residential and commercial market. They have an opportunity for an experienced CNC Saw Operator to join their existing team in Tauranga. This role involves programming and operating computer-controlled machines (bridge saws and machining centres) to cut and shape surfaces out of granite, quartz, marble, engineered, natural stone, and porcelain.

About the Role:

• Machine Setup / Operation
• Loading stone slabs onto the CNC machine.
• Programming and Design Interpretation - loading digital CAD/CAM design files (from templating software) to direct the machine's movements.
• Fabrication Control - monitoring the sawing and cutting process, checking for potential errors.
• Quality and Safety Control -inspecting finished pieces for precision and quality standards, checking for defects, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting machines, such as replacing worn blades or cleaning components.

Key Skills Required:

• Proficiency with CNC machinery, software/ digital technology.
• Experience operating CNC stone machinery and bridge saws would be ideal, but not essential.
• You may also be experienced in CNC Profiling machines and Waterjet operations, which would be an advantage.
• Ability to work with tight tolerances to ensure high-quality, consistent finished products.
• An understanding of the properties of different stone types and engineered surfaces would be an advantage.
• Ability to accurately measure, read and interpret specifications.
• Previous experience working with complex machinery such as CNC Saw, CNC Profiling and Hand Polishing machines would be an advantage.
• Punctuality and reliability are a must.
• Ideally you will also have flexibility to work some late nights or the odd weekend on occasion

Pacific Stone are an ACCREDITED EMPLOYER with Immigration New Zealand. They will consider industry-experienced applicants with proven skills as a CNC Operator for stone benchtops. To apply you will need to be fluent in both written and spoken English, eligible to work in New Zealand, and must have stone benchtop CNC experience if applying from overseas. We also welcome change of employer AEWV visa applications if you are already working in New Zealand and looking for better opportunities and a change of location.

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