Production Operator

Fletcher Building Limited; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a multi-award winning company that has been a trusted part of New Zealand's building industry for over 90 years. This role involves operating and monitoring the production of GIB plasterboard, ensuring quality and efficiency in a supportive environment. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including discounts and health monitoring. If you have mechanical skills and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a renowned company while advancing your career.

Benefits

Staff discounts on services

Employee assistance programme

Regular health monitoring

Qualifications

• Demonstrable mechanical and technical skills are essential.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Experience with computer-controlled machinery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine checks of plant operations and control equipment.
• Monitor chemical and physical aspects of board production.
• Perform quality assurance duties and report issues promptly.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Numerical calculations

Problem-solving

Education

Mechanical or Process Engineering qualifications

Tools

Computer-controlled equipment

Forklift

Job description

Like you, we’re proudly building New Zealand! It’s something we are proud to have been a trusted part of, for over 90 years. GIB Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand. Our quality and reliable products, efficient manufacturing processes along with our unparalleled service and support are what sets us apart.

The role

Reporting to the Production Shift Team Lead, this role will see you responsible for the processes involved in the manufacture of GIB plasterboard. Daily responsibilities will range across:

• Routine checks of plant operations and controlling semi-automated equipment via computers
• Process control, monitoring the chemical and physical aspects of board production
• Replenishing additive lines and operating machines as required to ensure continuous production
• Quality assurance duties and actively reporting issues or faults
• Technical problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple production demands simultaneously.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable mechanical and / or technical skills, and an interest in computer-controlled equipment. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, as well as an aptitude for numerical calculations. Forklift experience will help provide a great start to the role. Motivated applicants who have mechanical or process engineering qualifications / experience would also be highly regarded. In addition to this, you will be:

• Physically fit with the ability to safely carry out manual handling tasks as required
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously within a team
• Able to prioritise, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy
• A commitment to safe work practices and a belief that all injuries are preventable.

The successful candidate will work on an alternating shift pattern between morning and night shifts. The pattern after your initial training period is 2 day shifts (7 am – 7 pm), then 2 night shifts (7 pm – 7 am), followed by 4 days off. The role also includes:

• Great employee benefits including staff discounts on a wide range of services, a supportive employee assistance programme and regular health monitoring
• Competitive salary and a safety-focused workplace culture
• A supportive team environment in a long-standing, stable company.

The opportunity

If you would like to join a second-to-none culture in a multi-award winning, iconic Kiwi business, apply now, or email Lindsey at [e-mail] for more information.