Production Operator

GIB® (Winstone Wallboards Ltd); Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Employee assistance programme

Health monitoring

Job summary

GIB® Plasterboard is seeking a hands-on Production Operator to join our Canterbury manufacturing team. You will work with computer-controlled equipment, perform routine checks, monitor process control, and help ensure continuous production of plasterboard.

We value mechanical and technical aptitude, strong accuracy, and safe work practices. Forklift experience and the ability to work autonomy within a team are highly regarded as you rotate between day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable mechanical or technical skills.
• Interest in computer-controlled equipment.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Forklift experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine plant checks and operate semi-automated equipment.
• Monitor process control and the chemical and physical aspects of board production.
• Replenish additive lines and run machines to sustain production.
• Support quality assurance and report faults promptly.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and manage multiple production demands.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical skills

Forklift experience

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical or process engineering qualifications

Job description

Description

Like you, we’re proudly building New Zealand! It’s something we are proud to have been a trusted part of, for over 90 years. GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand. Our quality and reliable products, efficient manufacturing processes along with our unparalleled service and support are what sets us apart.

The role

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Production Shift Team Lead, this role will see you responsible for the processes involved in the manufacture of GIB® plasterboard. Daily responsibilities will range across:

• Routine checks of plant operations and controlling semi-automated equipment via computers
• Process control, monitoring the chemical and physical aspects of board production
• Replenishing additive lines and operating machines as required to ensure continuous production
• Quality assurance duties and actively reporting issues or faults
• Technical problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple production demands simultaneously.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable mechanical and / or technical skills, and an interest in computer-controlled equipment. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, as well as an aptitude for numerical calculations. Forklift experience will help provide a great start to the role. Motivated applicants who have mechanical or process engineering qualifications / experience would also be highly regarded. In addition to this, you will be:

• Physically fit with the ability to safely carry out manual handling tasks as required
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously within a team
• Able to prioritise, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy
• A commitment to safe work practices and a belief that all injuries are preventable
• Mechanically/technically minded - in which we go through a test during the interview process

Role

The successful candidate will work on an alternating shift pattern between morning and night shifts. The pattern after your initial training period is 2 day shifts (7 am - 7 pm), then 2 night shifts (7 pm - 7 am), followed by 4 days off. The role also includes:

• Great employee benefits including staff discounts on a wide range of services, a supportive employee assistance programme and regular health monitoring
• Competitive salary and a safety-focused workplace culture
• Performance driven rewards
• A supportive team environment in a long-standing, stable company.

The opportunity

If you would like to join a second-to-none culture in a multi-award winning, iconic Kiwi business,