# CNC Machine Operator

> Vulcan · Tauranga, New Zealand · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-22

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** PTG

## Description

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**.

**What you'll be doing**

-   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

**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
-   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.

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