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Location
Hawke's Bay
Salary
$30 - $40 per annum
Job Type
Full Time
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298386
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+(64) 03 374 8242
Posted
6 days ago

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CNC Operator

Job details.

Location
Hawke's Bay
Salary
$30 - $40 per annum
Job Type
Full Time
Ref
298386
Contact email
Email
Contact phone
+(64) 03 374 8242
Posted
6 days ago
CNC Operator/Machinist – Hawke’s Bay

Ready for a change of scenery? Join a thriving industry in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful regions.
Are you an experienced CNC Operator/Machinist looking for a fresh challenge and lifestyle change? We’re looking for skilled tradespeople to join busy, innovative workshops in Hawke’s Bay – offering competitive pay, long-term opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll use your technical expertise across a range of tasks including:
  • Studying drawings/specifications to determine materials, machining methods, and sequence of operations
  • Operating CNC machines, lathes, mills, and other metalworking tools
  • Assembling and fitting metal components into machines and equipment
  • Conducting precision checks using measurement instruments
  • Maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical parts
  • Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance
  • Potential site-based machinery erection and setup

What We’re Looking For:
  • Minimum 3+ years' relevant experience
  • Trade qualification preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • Proficiency in reading technical drawings and using precision tools
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Your own tools and reliable transport
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Two work references
  • Class 1 driver’s license preferred but not essential
  • Commitment to workplace Health & Safety

What You’ll Get in Return:
  • Competitive pay: $30–$40 per hour (based on experience)
  • Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
  • Variety of challenging and interesting work
  • Opportunity to grow with long-term, stable employment
  • A great lifestyle in Hawke’s Bay

About Us:

Tradestaff is a proudly Kiwi-owned recruitment company with over 25 years of experience placing skilled tradespeople into jobs across New Zealand. We’re a member of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, committed to industry standards and ethical practices.

Ready to Make the Move?
Click APPLY NOW today – we’d love to chat about how we can support your next career step.