Maintainer Operator

Fletcher Building Limited; Taupo; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Education fund grants

Employee recognition programmes

Company discounts

Job summary

Laminex Taupō, part of the Fletcher Building family, is seeking a Maintainer Operator with an Electrical Trade qualification to join our manufacturing team. You will maintain, troubleshoot and optimise plant and equipment, set machine parameters, monitor performance, and support quality checks and forklift operations to keep production moving.

You will work a 42-hour average week on a 4-on/4-off rotation, demonstrating strong health & safety commitment, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience with Electrical Trade qualification.
• Experience in setting up, troubleshooting and maintaining plant machinery.
• Strong health & safety, teamwork and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and optimise plant and equipment.
• Set machine parameters, monitor performance and adjust as needed.
• Support quality checks and forklift operations to keep production running.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Plant operations

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Trade qualification

Tools

Outlook

Word

Plant interfaces

Job description

Laminex New Zealand forms part of the Building Products division of Fletcher Building and we are a trusted business partner with market-leading brands for great design spaces, offering expert knowledge and exceptional value to our customers. We have a fantastic people culture at Laminex, and our priority is to make all our people feel welcomed when they join and feel valued as they continue their journey with us.

About the Role:

Laminex Taupō is seeking Maintainer Operators with an Electrical Trade qualification to join our manufacturing team. In this hands-on role, you will combine your electrical expertise with production operations, playing a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting and optimising plant and equipment. You’ll play a key role in our safety-focused environment, taking on responsibilities such as setting machine parameters, monitoring performance, making real-time adjustments, and supporting quality checks, troubleshooting, and forklift operations to keep production running smoothly.

This role has rotating shifts: 4 days on and 4 days off – 2 days, 2 nights (an average of 42-hour week).

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, supported by an Electrical Trade qualification and hands-on experience in equipment maintenance, fault-finding, and plant operations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, set up, and troubleshoot plant machinery
• Strong commitment to health & safety, teamwork, and quality standards
• Basic computer literacy, including Outlook, Word, and plant/system interfaces
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning, with the ability to quickly pick up new processes and apply technical knowledge in a hands-on environment
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Basic computer literacy, with the ability to navigate digital control systems.
• Physically fit, with the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Class 1 Full Drivers Licence, and OSH Forklift Licence (advantageous)

To ensure your and others safety, we do require pre-employment medical testing and a criminal history clearance.

What we offer

You will receive comprehensive on-the-job training to set you up for success. As part of Fletcher Building, you’ll also have access to a range of great benefits, including parental leave, education fund grants for you and your immediate family, employee recognition programmes, and company discounts with leading retailers.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.