CNC Plasma Operator - Night Shift

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

Vulcan is looking for a reliable and hands-on CNC Plasma Machine Operator to join our Plate Processing site in Christchurch on a permanent night shift -Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 12:30am (40 hours per week).

Key responsibilities include:

• Operate Kinetic K2000 CNC plasma cutting machines
• 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
• Assist with routine machine maintenance
• Help keep machines running efficiently with minimal downtime
• Work safely both independently and as part of the night shift team

• CNC plasma, laser, or 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 on a permanent night shift
• Physically fit, dependable, and safety-focused

• 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

If you have most of the skills and experience we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply!

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.