NZ Press Brake Operator | CNC Setup & Programming (Immediate Start)

Tradestaff; Waikato; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing work

Job summary

Tradestaff in Cambridge, Waikato, is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join a skilled team. If you have New Zealand press brake experience, can confidently read technical drawings, and are proficient with CNC machinery, we want to hear from you.

Location: Cambridge, Waikato. Start date: Immediately. Pay rate: $27–$29 per hour with weekly pay. This is ongoing work with a supportive team environment focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• NZ press brake operating experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• CNC operating and programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up press brake machinery with correct dies, punches, and tooling.
• Adjust machine settings including pressure and back-gauge positioning.
• Read technical drawings to determine dimensions, angles and bending sequences.
• Operate and program CNC systems to produce accurate bends.
• Measure finished components to ensure specifications.
• Carry out test runs and adjust as needed.
• Maintain tooling and equipment following safety procedures.

Skills

Press brake operation

CNC programming

Technical drawings reading

Quality consciousness

Health & safety awareness

Reliable attitude

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

Tradestaff in Cambridge, Waikato, is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join a skilled team. If you have New Zealand press brake experience, can confidently read technical drawings, and are proficient with CNC machinery, we want to hear from you.

Location: Cambridge, Waikato. Start date: Immediately. Pay rate: $27–$29 per hour with weekly pay. This is ongoing work with a supportive team environment focused on quality and safety.