Day Shift Finishing Line Operator – Precision Manufacturing

Fletcher Building Limited; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Laminex New Zealand, part of Fletcher Building, is seeking a Machine Operator (Day Operator) to join our Taupō finishing team. In this hands-on role, you will operate the finishing line to ensure products meet safety, quality and production standards.

You will monitor equipment, perform quality checks, troubleshoot faults, and move finished goods with a forklift while maintaining a strong health and safety focus. Friday shift 6:30am–12:00pm with paid breaks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience operating machinery in manufacturing or production.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset.
• Basic computer skills and data entry experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to health and safety practices.
• Forklift licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate sanding, cutting, strapping and packing machinery.
• Cut boards to production specifications and conduct quality checks.
• Troubleshoot machine faults and line stoppages.
• Monitor equipment via HMIs and replace sanding paper as needed.
• Move finished products with a forklift to the warehouse.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and quality.

Skills

Machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Quality focus

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Data entry / basic computer skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Laminex New Zealand, part of Fletcher Building, is seeking a Machine Operator (Day Operator) to join our Taupō finishing team. In this hands-on role, you will operate the finishing line to ensure products meet safety, quality and production standards.

You will monitor equipment, perform quality checks, troubleshoot faults, and move finished goods with a forklift while maintaining a strong health and safety focus. Friday shift 6:30am–12:00pm with paid breaks.