Press machine operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini pēhi
Also known as
- Press brake operator, CNC press operator
Press machine operators use machines to press, cut, shape or straighten metal and plastic materials.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$26 to $38
Most common
$46
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Press machine operators
- usually regular business hours or shifts, but may work overtime or weekends
- usually work in factories, processing plants and workshops
- may work in smelly and noisy conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
- Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
- Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
- Operate cutting equipment.
- Record operational or production data.
- Inspect production equipment.
- Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
- Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
You usually learn on the job to become a press machine operator.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
- to pass a drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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