Hands-On Quality Technician - Concrete Pipe QA

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited is seeking a hands-on QA Technician at our Pokeno manufacturing site to ensure precast concrete and concrete pipe products meet high quality standards, protecting our S-Mark certification and the reliability of infrastructure across New Zealand. You will perform routine product testing, QA checks, NCRs, and data reporting, while supporting trials and lab readiness.

A tertiary QA/Civil Engineering qualification and 1+ year experience are preferred, with Excel

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in civil engineering and/or manufacturing lab testing of concrete samples and products.
• A tertiary qualification in QA, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of laboratory procedures and testing practices.
• Computer literacy, including confidence with MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine product testing, load testing, and water-tightness (hydrostatic) testing on concrete pipes, in line with national and international standards
• Performing pre-pour and post-pour QA checks on precast concrete - mould dimensions, reinforcement, product finish and marking
• Conducting dimensional checks on pipes and reinforcement cages, and repairing concrete products as needed
• Raising and closing out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for products that don't meet standard
• Supporting concrete trials, sample preparation, and characterisation of sand, aggregates and additives
• Keeping the lab and testing equipment clean, calibrated, and audit-ready
• Compiling and reporting QA data daily, weekly and monthly, and flagging any out-of-tolerance results
• Providing relief cover across Batcher, Gatekeeper, Precast, Pipe Technician and Lab roles as required
• Contributing to a safe, clean and efficient site through strong health, safety and environmental practices

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Safety-first mindset

Continuous improvement

Education

Tertiary qualification in QA or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited is seeking a hands-on QA Technician at our Pokeno manufacturing site to ensure precast concrete and concrete pipe products meet high quality standards, protecting our S-Mark certification and the reliability of infrastructure across New Zealand. You will perform routine product testing, QA checks, NCRs, and data reporting, while supporting trials and lab readiness.

A tertiary QA/Civil Engineering qualification and 1+ year experience are preferred, with Excel