CNC Press Brake Operator - Night or Weekend Shift (Plates Team)

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

We’re looking for a reliable and skilled Press Brake Operator to join our Vulcan Plate team. You’ll be operating CNC press brake machines, making sure parts are bent and formed to the right measurements, and keeping the workspace safe, clean, and well organised.

You can choose between two shift options:

• Night Shift: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm – 12:30am (40 hrs/week)
• Weekend Shift: Friday to Sunday, 4am - 4pm (12hour shifts)

What you’ll do:

• Set up and operate CNC press brake machines
• Read and follow drawings and job sheets
• Perform bending and pressing of steel parts
• Check measurements and quality of finished work
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials
• Keep machines clean and report any faults
• Follow all Health & Safety rules and work safely

Requirements

• Experience operating CNC press brake machines, preferably in the steel or metal industry
• Full driver’s licence and your own transport
• OSH forklift licence and F endorsement preferred
• Overhead crane experience is a bonus
• Good mechanical skills and attention to detail
• Able to read measurements and drawings
• Fit and strong – some heavy lifting involved
• Reliable and turn up every day, on time
  
  

Benefits

• Full training on all equipment
• Supportive team environment where your work is recognised
• A company that puts safety and people first
• Access to our employee wellness programme

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.