Press Brake Operator

Tradestaff; Napier; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradestaff in Napier is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join a modern Napier manufacturing workshop. You will produce precision sheet-metal components from CNC press brake machinery using engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate, high-quality work.

Location is Napier, Hawke's Bay with ASAP start. Pay rate is $32-$35 per hour, and you will work in a busy workshop focused on meeting production schedules while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with press brake or similar fabrication machinery.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Attention to detail and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC press brake machinery.
• Install punches, dies and tooling.
• Set programs, bend angles and machine parameters.
• Produce components to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Perform first-off inspections and dimensional quality checks.
• Maintain safe, efficient production.

Skills

Press brake experience

Engineering drawings

Sheet metal fabrication

CNC programming

Quality workmanship

Tools

Verniers

Tape measures

Angle gauges

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join a modern Napier manufacturing workshop.
You'll produce precision sheet-metal components using CNC press brake machinery, working from engineering drawings and specifications to deliver accurate, high-quality work.

Location: Napier, Hawke's Bay
Start date: ASAP
Pay rate: $32-$35 per hour

What You'll Be Doing

• Setting up and operating CNC press brake machinery
• Selecting and installing the correct punches, dies and tooling
• Setting programs, bend angles, back gauges and machine parameters
• Producing components to specified dimensions and tolerances
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Completing first-off inspections and dimensional quality checks
• Working safely and efficiently to meet production schedules

We're looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join a modern Napier manufacturing workshop.
You'll produce precision sheet-metal components using CNC press brake machinery, working from engineering drawings and specifications to deliver accurate, high-quality work.

Location: Napier, Hawke's Bay
Start date: ASAP
Pay rate: $32-$35 per hour

What You'll Be Doing

• Setting up and operating CNC press brake machinery
• Selecting and installing the correct punches, dies and tooling
• Setting programs, bend angles, back gauges and machine parameters
• Producing components to specified dimensions and tolerances
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Completing first-off inspections and dimensional quality checks
• Working safely and efficiently to meet production schedules

What We're Looking For

• Previous press brake or similar fabrication machinery experience
• Ability to confidently read and understand engineering drawings
• Good knowledge of sheet-metal fabrication processes
• Experience using verniers, tape measures and angle gauges
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality workmanship
• CNC press brake or programming experience would be an advantage
• Reliable and able to work independently and within a workshop team

What's On Offer

• Work in a modern Napier workshop with quality equipment and production systems
• Produce precision components that make a real-world difference here and overseas
• Join a skilled workshop crew where your experience and contribution are valued