CNC Laser Operator
Christchurch
- $35 per hour depending on experience
- Full-time hours with steady workflow
- Variety of production and custom work
EQUIP People are seeking an experienced CNC Laser Operator to join a well-established sheet metal workshop based in Christchurch, Canterbury.
This role suits someone confident operating CNC fibre laser machinery in a fast-paced production environment. You'll be involved in a mix of one-off custom jobs and larger production runs while working closely with fabrication and production teams.
Duties may include:- Setting up and operating CNC fibre laser cutting machines
- Loading and adjusting programmes for different materials and job requirements
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and CAD files
- Running both small batch and high-volume production work
- Monitoring cut quality and maintaining tight tolerances
- Troubleshooting minor machine and production issues
- Checking, counting, and labelling finished parts accurately
- Completing basic machine maintenance and housekeeping tasks
This role starts as a temporary assignment with strong potential to become permanent for the right person.
What We're Looking For- Proven CNC laser operating experience
- Fibre laser experience preferred
- Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
- Experience working with steel, stainless steel, or aluminium
- Good understanding of workshop production environments
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliable, practical, and able to work independently
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand
- Pre-employment drug screening may apply
- No overseas applicants
- $30-$35 per hour depending on experience
- Full-time hours and consistent workflow
- Temp to perm opportunity
- Modern machinery and organised workshop
- Variety of work across production and custom jobs
- Supportive and experienced team environment
Apply Now
Apply now with your updated CV or contact Jodi at EQUIP People - Rolleston for more information: FREEPHONE 028 2552 0166
Selwyn, 36 km from Christchurch
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• Have experience in operating a 4KW Armada FO3015 series laser
• Need to display enthusiasm, initiative, reliability and have excellent problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
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