Precast Production Technician - Quality-Focused, Hands-On

Hynds; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hynds is a New Zealand industry leader in precast concrete products, seeking a hands-on Production Technician in Christchurch. You’ll contribute to mould setup, reinforcement placement, concrete casting, finishing, and QC documentation while maintaining 5S standards and a safe work culture.

You’ll join a tight team that values quality, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to develop skills across the full production process and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in concrete, precast, carpentry, steel fixing, or automated production.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
• Solid understanding of quality standards and safe working practices.
• Class 1 licence with F (OSH forklift) endorsement, or ability to obtain one.
• Gantry crane ticket (3800) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assemble formwork and moulds to drawing specifications.
• Place reinforcement cages and pour concrete to spec.
• Strip, ramp, and mark finished product to production standards.
• Maintain quality control and complete QC documentation accurately.
• Keep work area clean and organised using 5S principles.
• Contribute to pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Concrete experience

Read drawings

Quality & safety

Forklift F endorsement

Gantry crane ticket (adv)

Job description

Hynds is a New Zealand industry leader in precast concrete products, seeking a hands-on Production Technician in Christchurch. You’ll contribute to mould setup, reinforcement placement, concrete casting, finishing, and QC documentation while maintaining 5S standards and a safe work culture.

You’ll join a tight team that values quality, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to develop skills across the full production process and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.