Factory Hand

AWF New Zealand; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full training and support provided

PPE provided

Team environment

Job summary

AWF New Zealand in Whangarei is seeking reliable Manufacturing Hands for our Frames & Trusses plant. You will measure and cut timber, set up timber in jigs for frame assembly, operate nail guns once trained, and move timber and finished frames through the production area.

We value attitude and reliability as much as experience. Training is provided on the job, with safety and PPE as a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or hands-on environments is beneficial but not essential.
• Basic experience using hand and power tools.
• Physically fit and able to perform repetitive manual handling.
• Reliable, good attendance, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and cutting timber to required lengths.
• Setting up timber in jigs for frame and truss assembly.
• Operating nail guns once trained and authorised.
• Moving timber, frames and trusses through the production area.
• Assisting with general manufacturing and production duties.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety minded

Tools

Nail guns

Timber measuring tools

Job description

Opening

Join a leading Frames & Trusses manufacturing plant and become part of a hardworking team producing quality building products for the construction industry. We are looking for reliable Manufacturing Hands with a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and a willingness to learn. Previous manufacturing, production, building, or tool-handling experience is advantageous, but attitude and reliability are just as important.

Roles Available

Manufacturing Hand - Frames & Trusses Plant

Shifts available:

• Day Shift: 5:00am - 5:00pm
• Night Shift: 5:00pm - 4:00am

Candidates must be flexible and willing to work on either shift as required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Measuring and cutting timber to required lengths
• Setting up timber in jigs for frame and truss assembly
• Operating nail guns once trained and authorised
• Moving timber, frames, and trusses throughout the production area
• Assisting with general manufacturing and production duties
• Keeping work areas clean through sweeping and housekeeping activities
• Cleaning machinery and maintaining a tidy work environment
• Working alongside experienced team members who will provide on-the-job training
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workplace processes
• Adhering to all Health & Safety requirements and safe manual handling practices
• Wearing and maintaining all required PPE

What You Need

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, construction, building, or a similar hands-on environment is beneficial but not essential
• Basic experience using hand and power tools
• Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Physically fit and capable of repetitive manual handling
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Reliable transport and excellent attendance
• Flexibility to work either day or night shift

What's in It for You

• Ongoing work with a well-established manufacturing business
• Full training and support provided
• Opportunity to develop specialist frames and trusses manufacturing skills
• Supportive team environment
• Weekly pay
• PPE provided

Compliance Notes

• Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand.
• As per our standard procedures, all candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening test.
• Ministry of Justice criminal background checks are part of our standard process, please speak to our team if you need to discuss your application process further.