Cutting machine operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini tapahi
Also known as
- Concrete processing worker, stone splitter, power shear operator, concrete cutter, cutting machine operator, CNC machine operator, cutter plastics and rubber
Cutting machine operators use machines and tools to cut materials and products like glass, concrete, stone, metal, plastic, paper or insulating material.
Your pay could be
$52K
Lower
$63K to $98K
Most common
$142K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Cutting machine operators
- usually work regular business hours and may work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in factories, industrial workshops, warehouses and outdoor sites
- may work in noisy, dusty and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- operate cutting equipment
- study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements
- weigh finished products
- measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
- conduct test runs of production equipment
- feed materials or products into or through equipment
- operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment
- mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information
- draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references
- watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) or similar
- a New Zealand Certificate in Concrete Construction Skills (Level 3) or similar
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) or similar
- a New Zealand Certificate in Concrete Construction (Commercial and Civil Infrastructure) (Level 4) or similar
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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