Operator - Finishing Department

Trademe

Company

Job typeFull-time
Workplace typeOnsite
Experience levelNo experience limit
Education levelNo degree limit

Description

Summary: Join a manufacturing team as an Operator in the Finishing Department, assisting with the final stages of screen media production for quarrying and mining industries. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to upskill and gain additional licenses 2. Supportive team environment 3. Long-term role with career progression potential * Monday - Friday | 7.00 - 3.30 * 90 day + yearly pay review * Immediate start available Operator - Finishing Department Our Client is a locally owned manufacturer supplying specialised screen media products to the quarrying and mining industries across New Zealand and Australia. The operation produces a wide range of screen media solutions, including wire mesh, rubber and polyurethane products, and modular screening systems. We are currently seeking a reliable and hands-on team member to join their Finishing Department, assisting with the final stages of the manufacturing process. Role Details * Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm * Woolston-based location * Immediate start available * 90-day pay review, plus annual remuneration reviews Key Responsibilities Cutting * Consolidating work orders and liaising with the customer service team * Operating guillotines * Using gas and plasma cutting equipment * Measuring and cutting woven wire mesh * Manual handling required, with most lifting crane-assisted Folding * Cutting and folding sheet metal bands for screen products * Operating induction heating equipment and press brakes * Folding V-hook and C-hook screen cloths Fine Mesh * Cutting and folding stainless steel mesh * Operating hand-folding presses * Managing mesh roll stock and completing monthly stocktakes Additional Duties * Delivering finished products to the warehouse for dispatch * MIG welding and clenching screens * Folding heavy wire using LPG gas equipment * Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the factory floor Skills & Experience Required * Previous experience operating guillotines and press brakes * Mechanically minded with a practical approach to work * Forklift experience * Gantry crane license preferred (training provided if required) * MIG welding experience is advantageous What's on Offer * Stable, full-time hours * Opportunity to upskill and gain additional licenses * Supportive team environment * Long-term role with career progression potential If you enjoy hands-on manufacturing work and take pride in producing quality products, this could be a great opportunity to join a well-established operation. If you are interested, please apply with your CV and cover letter. For more information, please contact Zangelique Visser.

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