Production Technician

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 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.