Machine Operator / Production Labourer

Metco Engineering Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Metco Engineering Ltd in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, is hiring a Machine Operator / Factory Labourer for a busy, hands-on role in a forward-thinking manufacturing team. The position offers steady hours, modern gear, and opportunities to upskill with on-the-job training.

You will operate manufacturing machinery, load materials, monitor processes, and ensure quality. A forklift licence is a plus but not required for the right attitude.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an engineering workshop environment.
• Able to read basic shop drawings and cutting lists with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery safely and efficiently.
• Load raw materials and remove finished products.
• Monitor production processes and maintain quality; check finished parts against drawings and job sheets.
• Move materials and completed jobs between departments.
• Assist with general workshop duties and keep a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Fast learner

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Metco Engineering is an industry-leading provider of world-class manufacturing and engineering services. From our state-of-the-art facility in Lower Hutt, we manage everything in house—from raw materials to finished assemblies. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, and we want you to grow with us.

Looking for a consistent hand-on role with a busy, forward-thinking manufacturing team? We are expanding our production and need a reliable, switched-on Machine Operator / Factory Labourer to keep our workshop humming.

Whether you’ve run CNC equipment, press brakes, automated equipment, or you’re an experienced factory hand ready to step up, this role offers modern gear, steady hours, and real opportunities to upskill.

The Role

Operating manufacturing machinery safely and efficiently

Load raw materials, and removing finished products

Monitoring production processes and maintaining quality standards; check finished parts against engineering drawings and job sheets.

Workshop Logistics, safely move materials, sheet stock, and completed jobs between departments

General Production, assist with general workshop duties, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

What you bring to the Team

Manufacturing Experience: 2+ years in an engineering workshop environment.

Comfortable reading basic shop drawings, cutting lists with a strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

A fast learner, with the ability to learn to operate new machines and processes.

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Highly reliable, physically fit, with a strong mechanical aptitude,

Strict adherence to safety, PPE, and workshop safety protocols.

Current Forklift license is a big plus (Advantageous) but not strictly required for the right attitude.

What’s in It for You?

Work with a well-established manufacturing company, with a stable work environment and modern facilities.

A competitive hourly rate (based on experience).

Metco Engineering is constantly in growth mode, providing genuine scope for career advancement within the company.

Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and be able to pass pre-employment checks.