Machinery Hand: Day/Night Operator, Temp-to-Perm

Advanced Personnel Services Ltd; Howick; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Perm

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Long-term career growth

Job summary

We are seeking a reliable Machine Hand for a busy East Tamaki manufacturing team. This temp-to-perm role offers day or night shifts, with training and development opportunities.

You will operate and monitor machinery, perform quality checks, and support a safety-focused, collaborative production environment to meet daily targets. The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical ability, strong attendance, and a proactive attitude to learn and grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or machine operating environment.
• Strong mechanical or technical aptitude.
• Confidence working with machinery and production equipment.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow processes and work to production targets.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness.
• Reliability and excellent attendance.
• A positive, hands-on attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work either day or night shift.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Technical ability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring production machinery.
• Assisting with machine setup and changeovers.
• Feeding materials into machinery and removing finished products.
• Performing quality checks and ensuring products meet specifications.
• Identifying and reporting machine faults or production issues.
• Carrying out basic troubleshooting and adjustments where required.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area.
• Following all Health & Safety and production procedures.
• Working closely with the wider production team to meet daily targets.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Shift flexibility

Tools

Manual machining

Job description

We are seeking a reliable Machine Hand for a busy East Tamaki manufacturing team. This temp-to-perm role offers day or night shifts, with training and development opportunities.

You will operate and monitor machinery, perform quality checks, and support a safety-focused, collaborative production environment to meet daily targets. The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical ability, strong attendance, and a proactive attitude to learn and grow within the company.