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CNC Machinist

Canterbury Precision Machining·Christchurch, Canterbury·NZ$71,500 - NZ$92,000
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Job details

Pay: NZ$71,500 - NZ$92,000
Job type: Full-time
Location type: Onsite
Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Full job description

We are hiring a CNC Machinist to join Canterbury Precision Machining in Christchurch.

About Canterbury Precision Machining

Canterbury Precision Machining is a family-owned manufacturing and food processing business based in Christchurch. Founded in 2020, we run 1 location in Canterbury and employ a tight team that values doing the work well over scale.

About the role

You will lead a production team on shift: allocating people to the line, tracking output and quality, coaching operators, running start-of-shift briefings and owning health and safety in your area. You will report shift results to the production manager.

What you will bring

Three plus years in manufacturing with at least one leading a team. Strong understanding of lean or continuous improvement practice. Confident with production and quality software. Calm, clear communicator across a mixed shift crew.

If this sounds like the right fit, apply through this listing. Final-round interviews are usually held on site.

Required Qualifications

  • Confident with maintenance software and diagnostic tools
  • Electrical registration and practising licence where required
  • Strong safety practice around plant and machinery
  • Trade qualification (NZ Certificate Level 4) as fitter, machinist or electrician

Benefits

  • Support for further qualifications
  • Quarterly production bonus
  • Tool allowance and full PPE
  • Paid training and registration renewals

Posted on September 11, 2026

Expires on March 10, 2027

Job ID: cd4bccb9-79e9-409c-828c-3b028701eae0