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Posted 20 August, 2026

CNC Plasma Machine Operator

Vulcan
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 9c77c058a4279ad4

Job Description

Monday to Friday · Morning shift · Weekly pay Looking for a steady, hands‑on job with a good team? We've got a spot in our Christchurch Plate Processing site for a CNC Plasma Machine Operator — running our Kinetic K2000 plasma cutting machines on a permanent morning shift, Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm. What you'll be doing Operating our Kinetic K2000 CNC plasma cutting machines Using overhead gantry cranes and lifting equipment safely Loading and unloading steel plates and finished parts Checking cut quality and completing quality checks Labelling, sorting, and processing cut parts Helping with routine machine maintenance Keeping the machines running efficiently with minimal downtime It's a hands‑on role — there's lifting and manual work involved, working safely both independently and as part of the team. Requirements CNC plasma, laser, or machine operating experience Experience handling steel, plate, or heavy materials Overhead crane or forklift experience preferred Full Class 1 licence required; F endorsement an advantage Good understanding of quality checks and safe machine operation Able to work unsupervised Physically fit, dependable, and safety‑focused A valid work visa or the right to work in New Zealand Able to pass a pre‑employment medical and drug and alcohol test What's in it for you Permanent role with guaranteed hours and weekly wages Training provided and opportunities to grow Supportive team and great workplace culture Health and wellness programme Trusted, established business with steady work Flat structure and approachable leaders Enhanced parental leave About Vulcan Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business — and this always starts with people. Sound like you? #J-18808-Ljbffr

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