Maintainer Operator (Electrical)

Fletcher Building Limited; Taupo; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Education fund grants

Employee recognition programmes

Company discounts

Job summary

Laminex New Zealand, part of Fletcher Building, is seeking a Maintainer Operator for Taupō. This hands-on role involves operating, setting up, and maintaining plant equipment to ensure safe production.

You will set machine parameters, monitor performance, and assist with quality checks and forklift operations in a safety-focused team. We require 2+ years in a similar role, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Maintainer Operator within a manufacturing environment (wood-based industry preferred).
• 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).
• Electrical or mechanical trade qualification (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and maintain plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Set machine parameters, monitor performance, and make real-time adjustments.
• Support quality checks, troubleshooting, and forklift operations to keep production running smoothly.
• Work within a safety-focused environment with pre-employment medical testing and background checks.
• Collaborate with teams and follow procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Maintainer Operator experience

Health & safety

Teamwork

Proactive learner

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Digital control navigation

Education

Electrical or mechanical trade qualification

Tools

Outlook

Word

Plant/system 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 to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on role involves operating, setting up, and maintaining plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient production. 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:

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Maintainer Operator within a manufacturing environment (wood-based industry preferred)
• 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)
• Electrical or mechanical trade qualification (desirable but not essential)

To ensure your and others safety, we do require pre-employment medical testing and a criminal history clearance. Please only apply if you are legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

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. If you’re ready to take ownership of this role and contribute to a supportive, safety-focused, and high-performing team, we encourage you to apply.

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.