Maintainer Operator — Hands-On Manufacturing (4-on/4-off)

Laminex New Zealand; Taupo; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Parental leave

Education fund grants for you and your

Employee recognition programmes

Company discounts with leading Retail

Job summary

Laminex New Zealand in Taupo is seeking Maintainer Operators for our manufacturing team. This hands-on role involves operating, setting up, and maintaining plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient production in a safety-focused environment.

You will handle parameters, monitor performance, make real-time adjustments, and support quality checks, troubleshooting, and forklift operations. The role features rotating shifts: four on, four off, averaging a 42-hour week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Maintainer Operator experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to operate, set up and troubleshoot plant machinery.
• Strong focus on health, safety, teamwork and quality standards.
• Basic computer literacy (Outlook, Word and plant interfaces).
• Capable of learning quickly and applying technical knowledge hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up and maintain plant equipment for safe, efficient production.
• Set machine parameters, monitor performance and make real-time adjustments.
• Support quality checks, troubleshooting and forklift operations.
• Maintain safety practices and participate in teamwork within a busy line.
• Handle basic digital control systems and operate independently as needed.

Skills

Maintainer Operator

Plant machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Health & safety

Teamwork

Basic computer literacy

Trade qualification

Education

Electrical or mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Laminex New Zealand in Taupo is seeking Maintainer Operators for our manufacturing team. This hands-on role involves operating, setting up, and maintaining plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient production in a safety-focused environment.

You will handle parameters, monitor performance, make real-time adjustments, and support quality checks, troubleshooting, and forklift operations. The role features rotating shifts: four on, four off, averaging a 42-hour week.