CNC Machinist

Rodin Cars is seeking an experienced and highly skilled CNC Machinist / Programmer to join its specialist engineering and manufacturing team in Mt Lyford, North Canterbury.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of high-performance automotive engineering, producing precision components for some of the most advanced performance vehicles in the world.

Based at Rodin Cars' manufacturing facility, you'll join an experienced team of seven, working with some of the most advanced CNC machinery in New Zealand.

As Rodin Cars continues its transition from prototyping to repeatable production, you'll take ownership of your machining projects from programming and setup through to finished components, working to exacting standards of precision and quality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on experience
• Overtime paid in addition to your base salary
• Health insurance provided
• Staff discounts on WOF inspections
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, high-performance automotive projects
• Access to advanced multi-axis CNC machinery, with opportunities to expand your technical skills
• Work alongside an experienced team of machinists, engineers and technicians
• Limited staff accommodation may be available

The Role

• Programme, set up and operate CNC lathes, milling machines and grinders to manufacture precision components
• Take ownership of individual machining jobs, from initial programming and machine setup through to completion
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications
• Produce complex, high-quality components to tight tolerances and exacting quality standards
• Work with advanced multi-axis CNC machinery, including 5-axis milling and multi-axis turning equipment
• Inspect and verify finished components using precision measuring equipment
• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimise programmes, tooling and production processes
• Collaborate with other machinists, engineers and technicians on complex components and assemblies
• Maintain machinery, tooling and work areas to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Identify opportunities to improve machining efficiency, quality and manufacturing processes

About You

• Minimum 5 years' machining experience within a CNC machining, manufacturing or precision engineering environment
• Strong experience programming, setting up and operating CNC lathes and milling machines
• Sound CAD/CAM programming knowledge, ideally with Fusion 360, NX or similar software
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and produce precision components to tight tolerances
• Experience with advanced multi-axis CNC machinery, particularly 5-axis milling, would be highly regarded
• Familiarity with Fanuc, Haas or Mazak controllers, twin-spindle live-tooling lathes or B-axis mill-turn machining would be advantageous
• Previous experience within the automotive, motorsport or aerospace industries would be beneficial
• Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• A willingness to learn new equipment, develop technical skills and work collaboratively within an experienced team
• A genuine interest in high-performance vehicles and automotive engineering

If you're an experienced CNC Machinist / Programmer looking to apply your skills in a unique, high-performance automotive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter.