Turret Punch Operator - Night Shift

NZ Recruit; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift: 5:15pm - 1:15am

Full-time, consistent hours

Weekly pay through NZ Recruit

Temp-to-permanent opportunity

Ongoing training and support

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

NZ Recruit is seeking a manufacturing professional for Rolleston, Canterbury. The role involves operating turret punch machinery, setting and running production jobs, reading drawings, and performing quality checks on finished components.

Experience in manufacturing or sheet-metal is preferred. Night shift hours, full-time, weekly pay through NZ Recruit, with a temp-to-permanent pathway and ongoing training for long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous turret punch or press shop experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or sheet-metal experience.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to read basic technical drawings.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Good work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Operating turret punch machinery.
• Setting and running production jobs.
• Reading drawings and production specifications.
• Measuring and checking finished components.
• Performing quality control checks.
• Loading and unloading sheet-metal materials.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Following all Health & Safety and production procedures.

Skills

Turret punch experience

Sheet-metal experience

Reading drawings

Quality control

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Job description

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This is a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing or sheet-metal experience who is looking for stable, ongoing work with the potential to move into a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities

• Operating turret punch machinery


• Setting and running production jobs


• Reading drawings and production specifications


• Measuring and checking finished components


• Performing quality control checks


• Loading and unloading sheet-metal materials


• Maintaining a clean and safe work area


• Following all Health & Safety and production procedures

This is a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing or sheet-metal experience who is looking for stable, ongoing work with the potential to move into a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities

• Operating turret punch machinery


• Setting and running production jobs


• Reading drawings and production specifications


• Measuring and checking finished components


• Performing quality control checks


• Loading and unloading sheet-metal materials


• Maintaining a clean and safe work area


• Following all Health & Safety and production procedures

What We're Looking For

• Previous turret punch or press shop experience preferred


• Manufacturing or sheet-metal experience


• Good attention to detail


• Ability to read basic technical drawings


• Reliable and punctual


• Good work ethic and positive attitude


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Commitment to Health & Safety

What's on Offer

• Night shift: 5:15pm - 1:15am


• Full-time, consistent hours


• Weekly pay while employed through NZ Recruit


• Temp-to-permanent opportunity


• Ongoing training and support


• Long-term career opportunity for the right person

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