Production Technician

Hynds Group; Christchurch, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hynds in Christchurch is seeking a Production Technician to join our concrete production team. You will work across mould setup, reinforcement, concrete casting, finishing and product stripping, contributing to quality and safety at every step.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year experience in concrete or related fields, reads drawings, and holds a Class 1 forklift licence (F endorsement) with crane ticket advantageous. Join a supportive crew focused on safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's 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.

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 and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Read plans/drawings

Quality and safety

Team player

Tools

Forklift licence (F)

Gantry crane ticket

Job description

Hynds is a New Zealand industry leader in the manufacture of precast concrete products. We're looking for a hands-on Production Technician to join our team in Christchurch - someone who takes pride in their work, cares about quality, and wants to be part of a crew that has each other's backs.

What you'll be doing

No two days are exactly the same. You'll work across different areas of our production facility, contributing to the full manufacturing process - from mould setup and reinforcement assembly through to concrete casting, finishing, and product stripping. Specifically, you can expect to:

• 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 your work area clean and organised using 5S principles
• Contribute to pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement initiatives

What you'll bring

• At least 1 year's experience in concrete, precast, carpentry, steel fixing, or automated production
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings
• A solid understanding of quality standards and safe working practices
• Class 1 licence with F (OSH forklift) endorsement, or the ability to obtain one
• Gantry crane ticket (3800) is an advantage
• A team-first attitude - reliable, flexible, and respectful

Why Hynds?

At Hynds, people genuinely matter. We invest in our team's development, maintain a strong safety culture, and foster an environment where everyone's contribution counts. You'll be joining a tight-knit crew where showing up, doing great work, and heading home safe are the things we care about most.