CNC Machine Operator

Vulcan

Tauranga, New Zealand
Mid Level
Posted 22 Oct 2026

We've got a spot in our Mount Maunganui Plate Processing site for a CNC Machine Operator — running our Kinetic K4000 Plasma/Drill/Oxy cutting machines on a permanent morning shift, Monday to Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm.

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.

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Responsibilities

Operating our Kinetic K4000 CNC cutting machines
Using overhead gantry cranes and lifting equipment safely
Loading and unloading steel plates and finished parts
Checking cutting 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 other 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

Benefits

Permanent role with guaranteed hours and weekly wages
Training provided and opportunities to grow
Supportive team and great workplace culture
Health and wellness programme
Flat structure and approachable leaders
Enhanced parental leave