# Machine Operator (CNC & Gantry Crane) - Night Shift

> Vulcan · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-27

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Warehouse

## Description

**About the company**

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 66 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.

**About the Role**

**Working Monday to Thursday (2:00pm – 12:30am),** you’ll be responsible for setting and operating CNC cutting machines while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across the workshop.

_**Key responsibilities include:**_

-   Set and operate CNC Plasma/Laser cutters - current machine is a Kinetic K2000 Plasma machine or Laser CO2 machine
-   Use overhead gantry cranes and lifting equipment safely
-   Load and unload steel plates and finished parts
-   Monitor cut quality and complete quality checks
-   Label, sort, and process cut parts
-   Help keep machines running efficiently with minimal downtime
-   Work safely both independently and as part of the night shift team

## Requirements

-   CNC plasma or laser machine operating experience
-   Experience handling steel, plate, or heavy materials
-   Overhead crane experience preferred
-   OSH forklift licence + F endorsement
-   Ability to read drawings and follow instructions
-   understanding of quality checks and safe machine operation
-   Able to work unsupervised on a permanent night shift

## 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
-   Trusted, established business with steady work
-   Flat structure and approachable leaders
-   Enhanced parental leave

**Ready to Join Us?**  
Click **Apply Now** to take the next step in your career with Vulcan. We’re excited to meet you!

_**Please note that you must be currently residing in New Zealand or have a valid work visa to be considered for this position.**_

_We are committed to health and safety in our organisation. Due to the nature of this role & our business, a pre-employment medical and drug screen is part of the recruitment process for the successful person._

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## Apply

[Apply at Vulcan](https://apply.workable.com/vulcan/j/C224003783/apply)

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