Production Technician

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited; Winton; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited seeks a Production Technician for our Winton factory to help meet the production schedule and support a positive health and safety culture. You will assist in mould setup, casting, finishing and formwork stripping while maintaining quality and working with a motivated team to achieve planned outputs on a daily basis.

Previous experience in concrete manufacturing and the ability to read drawings are valued, as is a practical understanding of workshop health and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in a concrete manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans/drawings.
• Able to lift up to 25 kg and perform manual handling.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production schedule is adhered to and supports the production plan.
• Mould setup, mould assembly, reinforcement assembly, casting of concrete, concrete pouring, formwork stripping, cleaning and finishing works.
• Dismantle forms after concrete has cured and label products per production drawing.
• Operate power tools, forklift, tying & rolling wires and pour concrete.
• Tends portable concrete-mixing machine and hand-casts structural concrete products; shovels sand, cement, gravel or pumice into mixing machine.
• Ensure quality control sheets are used, checked as intended and non-conformances acted upon.

Skills

Precast concrete experience

Reading blueprints/drawings

Decision making

F endorsement desirable

Strong communication

Manual Handling

Health and safety culture

Job description

We 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

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.