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CNC machine operator

FeaturedFull time OvernightPosted 11/10/2026 · Closes 10/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$29.50 – $31.00/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

Plastics and packaging producer in Prebbleton has two machine operators vacancies. You'll own one or two machines, with support from maintenance and a team leader. Hours are 10pm to 6.30am (overnight), Monday to Friday. A full 40-hour week. You'll earn $29.50 to $31.00 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. Night shift suits people who like a quieter site and their days free. Experience with changeovers and quality systems is essential; forklift licence a bonus. No formal qualifications are needed; a good attitude matters most. You must hold the legal right to work in New Zealand. Opportunity to pick up extra shifts across the week. Modern site with good facilities and a staff kitchen. Interviews are being held this week, so don't wait to apply.

Duties

  • Train and support line staff on your machine
  • Diagnose minor faults and escalate larger ones
  • Set up, run and monitor production machinery
  • Complete routine cleaning and preventive maintenance

Required skills and experience

  • At least 12 months relevant experience
  • • Hazard identification
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Time management

Essential licences or qualifications

None required for this role.

PPE, equipment and induction

Steel-cap boots, hearing and eye protection supplied. Induction covers lockout and machine guarding.

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