Multi-Axis CNC Machinist - Prototyping & Precision Parts

Alignz Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.5x

NZ-owned business

Career development

Job summary

Alignz Recruitment in Christchurch, on the South Island, seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to join a NZ-owned engineering firm specialising in high-performance plastics and precision components. You will program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes, developing strategies from drawings or CAD models and delivering first-off parts to tight tolerances.

You will work with CAM software and precision measuring equipment, contribute to fixture design, and mentor others while maintaining quality

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Machining, Fitting & Turning or equivalent.
• Extensive experience operating both manual and CNC machine tools.
• Proven experience programming, setting and operating multi-axis CNC machines including 4/axis, 5-axis and mill-turn equipment.
• Strong CAM programming experience.
• Ability to independently develop machining strategies from drawings or CAD models.
• Experience manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, tooling selection, and machining parameters.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC milling, turning, routing, and multi-axis machining centres.
• Develop machining strategies from customer drawings and CAD models.
• Produce first-off components and verify dimensional accuracy before production.
• Manufacture precision components from engineering plastics, composites, and metals.
• Design and manufacture fixtures, jigs, and workholding solutions.
• Select cutting tools, feeds, and speeds to maximise efficiency.
• Perform manual machining where required.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and manufacturing specs.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and job records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Mentoring others

Problem solving

Health & Safety awareness

Independent worker

Education

Trade qualification in Machining, Fitting & Turning, or equivalent engineering trade

Tools

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

Mill-Turn

CAM Software

Precision Measuring Equipment

Manual Mills & Lathes

4-axis & 5-axis CNC

Job description

Alignz Recruitment in Christchurch, on the South Island, seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to join a NZ-owned engineering firm specialising in high-performance plastics and precision components. You will program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes, developing strategies from drawings or CAD models and delivering first-off parts to tight tolerances.

You will work with CAM software and precision measuring equipment, contribute to fixture design, and mentor others while maintaining quality