Production Technician

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited; Winton; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to company partner discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health insurance (subjected to eligibl

Job summary

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited is seeking a Production Technician at the Winton Factory in New Zealand. You will support production planning, assist with mould setup and concrete casting, and help maintain a safe, efficient work environment.

The role requires experience in precast concrete products, ability to read plans, and a hands-on approach to manufacturing. You will work with a safety-conscious team and contribute to meeting daily production targets.

Qualifications

• Experience with precast concrete products is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret plans/drawings.
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Manual handling up to 25 kg.
• Solid understanding of workshop health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production schedule adherence to meet the production plan.
• Mould setup/assembly, casting concrete, formwork stripping and finishing.
• Dismantle forms after curing; mark products per drawings.
• Operate power tools and forklift; handle materials.
• Maintain quality control and address non-conformances promptly.

Skills

Precast concrete experience

Reading drawings

Decision making

Strong communication

Manual handling

Health and safety awareness

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Hynds are seeking motivated individuals who have experience in a concrete manufacturing environment to assist in the overall operational performance of our Winton Factory. As a Production Technician, you will help the team achieve the planned outputs & production schedule while keeping team morale positive and engaged as well as actively promote a positive health and safety culture.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Ensure production schedule is adhered to, to ensure achievement of the production plan
• Mould set up, mould assembly, reinforcement assembly, casting of concrete, concrete pouring, formwork stripping, cleaning, finishing works and any other task required to safely manufacture products
• Dismantle forms after concrete has cured. Strip and mark product based on production drawing
• Operate power tools, forklift, tying & rolling wires & pour concrete
• Tends portable concrete-mixing machine and hand-casts structural concrete products, shovels sand, cement, gravel, or pumice into mixing machine
• To ensure quality control sheets are used, checked as intended and non-conformances are immediately acted upon.

Key Attributes

• Previous experience with precast concrete products
• Previous experience reading and interpreting plans/drawings
• Can make decisions and implement them effectively
• F endorsement is desirable
• Strong communication skills
• Manual Handling - ability to lift up to 25kg
• Practical understanding and experience of workshop health and safety standards

Benefits

• Access to company partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health insurance (subjected to eligibility)

Who We Are

Founded in 1973, Hynds is New Zealand's premier product supplier for the management of water and water-based waste in the civil and rural infrastructure markets. Hynds remains proudly family-owned and has built its reputation on customer service and innovation.

We are committed as a team to helping our customers succeed and believe in the Hynds Values to guide the way. Hynds is a place where people matter, where we do what's right and where we connect with our customers.

Pre-employment Checks

Hynds are committed to high levels of health and safety. Therefore, all candidates will be expected to pass a pre-employment medical and alcohol & drug screen, along with satisfactorily passing a criminal history check. You will also need the legal right to work in NZ.