Manufacturing Operator

Carters; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

KiwiSaver

Company buying privileges

Training and career advancement

Permanent full-time role

Job summary

Carters Cambridge is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join the team on a PM to AM shift, producing high-quality prenail frames and trusses for building trade customers.

You will fabricate frames, operate nail guns and cutting machinery, read technical drawings, and ensure precise measurements while following safety protocols. Physical manual labour and teamwork are essential for this busy production line.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting building drawings and specifications.
• Experience in frame and truss manufacturing is advantageous.
• Proficiency with power tools, nails guns, and manual equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate frames and trusses to drawings using nail guns.
• Operate computer-guided machinery and cutting equipment.
• Assemble timber components to specification and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient production line.

Skills

Interpreting building drawings

Nail gun operation

Power tools

Manual handling

Strong communication

Tools

Automated cutting machines

Manual saws

Computer operations

Timber framing

Job description

Our CARTERS Cambridge manufacturing team are looking for a motivated and driven Manufacturing Operator to join the team. You will play a key part in producing high-quality prenail frames and trusses, working the PM to AM shift.

In this physical role you will fabricate frames and trusses with nail guns, meeting precise measurements and specifications from technical drawings for our valued building trade customers, whilst adhering to safety protocols and regulations. Operate computer-guided machinery, cut and assemble timber to specification, and contribute to a busy and team-based production line.

About you

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment or transferable hammerhead skills is desirable as will be your ability to operate automated cutting machines, manual saws, nail guns and ability to interpret plans. You will be the perfect fit for this role if have following skills, qualities, and certifications:

• Experience in interpreting building technical drawings and specifications
• Experience in frame and truss manufacturing is advantageous
• Prior experience with power tools, hand tools, and nail guns
• Proficient in cutting materials, assembling, and fastening shaped parts
• Comfortable with computer operations
• Strong communication abilities
• Physically capable of manual labour, as the role involves handling materials
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn new skills

Advantages of Advancing Your Career with Carters

• Stability and a focus on work life balance, this role offers permanent full-time employment.
• Attractive compensation package
• 7.5% benefits package designed to support your health and security. This includes fully covered Southern Cross Health Insurance, participation in our Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life and Disability Insurance coverage, and contributions to KiwiSaver
• Company buying privileges across all CARTERS stores
• Opportunities for training, growth, and advancement.

Please be advised that this position is exclusively open to candidates possessing valid working entitlements in New Zealand (citizens, permanent residents, or those holding valid work visas). You must be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug test.