Mechanical Engineers - CNC

RecruitNZ; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitNZ in Otago, New Zealand, seeks a Mechanical Engineer - CNC to operate CNC machinery in a production setting. You will troubleshoot, perform maintenance, and uphold a 5S/lean standard while prioritizing safety on site. Bandsaw operation and precise manual machining are part of daily duties.

The role requires 3+ years of CNC machining experience, proficiency with engineering drawings, and experience on CNC lathes or metalworking machines. Prior Doosan and Fanuc exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years CNC machining experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience on CNC lathes or metalworking machines.
• Familiarity with Doosan and Fanuc controls preferred.
• Manual machining skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machinery in production environment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain machines to ensure uptime.
• Uphold a high standard of 5S and lean practices.
• Prioritize workshop and site safety.
• Operate bandsaws as needed.
• Grind, drill and test components for fit and quality.
• Assemble components and prepare for dispatch.
• Run 4-5 Axis Doosan Lynx 2100LY Lathe with Fanuc I Plus.

Skills

CNC machining

Engineering drawings interpretation

Fanuc control

Manual machining

Tools

DOOSAN Lynx 2100LY

Bandsaws

Job description

Company

This business is a local New Zealand owned company famous for their innovative cattle yard packages, loading ramps, swing and sliding gates for cattle or sheep yards plus accessories, strainers, fencing tools and insulators, wire reels and clips.

Role Overview

The Mechanical Engineer - CNC is responsible for:

• Operating CNC machinery in a production environment
• Conduct troubleshooting and ensure machine maintenance
• Uphold a high standard of 5S and lean practices
• Prioritize workshop and site safety
• Operate bandsaws as needed
• Grind, drill, and test components for fit and quality
• Assemble components and prepare for dispatch
• Overall responsible for running our 4-5 Axis Doosan Lynx 2100LY Lathe with Fanuc I Plus

About You

• Minimum 3 years CNC machining experience
• Proficiency in the interpretation of engineering drawings/design and understanding of specifications
• Previously worked on any CNC Lathes or metal machines
• Ideally experience in using a DOOSAN
• Experience in using a Fanuc control
• Manual machining skills