Plasterboard Production Technician

GIB® (Winstone Wallboards Ltd); Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Employee assistance programme

Health monitoring

Competitive salary

Job summary

The GIB® Plasterboard production team in Christchurch is seeking a hands-on operator to support the manufacture of plasterboard. Reporting to the Production Shift Team Lead, you will perform routine plant checks, monitor process control, replenish additive lines and help ensure quality and safety.

The role follows an alternating day/night shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, then 4 days off) with a focus on precision, teamwork and a strong health and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable mechanical and/or technical skills.
• Interest in computer‑controlled equipment and process control.
• Forklift experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Routine checks of plant operations and control of semi-automated equipment.
• Process control and monitoring of chemical and physical aspects of board production.
• Replenishing additive lines and operating machines to maintain continuous production.
• Quality assurance duties and reporting issues or faults.
• Technical problem solving and multi‑tasking to meet production demands.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Technical skills

Forklift experience

Process engineering knowledge

Education

Mechanical or process engineering qualifications

Job description

The GIB® Plasterboard production team in Christchurch is seeking a hands-on operator to support the manufacture of plasterboard. Reporting to the Production Shift Team Lead, you will perform routine plant checks, monitor process control, replenish additive lines and help ensure quality and safety.

The role follows an alternating day/night shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, then 4 days off) with a focus on precision, teamwork and a strong health and safety culture.