CNC Machine Operator - Plasma/Laser + Crane | 4-Day Week (Afternoon Shift)
Vulcan • christchurch, canterbury • Posted June 19, 2026
About the Role
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
- 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, a...