Plastic Fabricator / Production Worker

Location: Christchurch
Job Type: Permanent
Reference: 200255204_1727067784
Salary: Negotiable
Andrew Johnson
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Role is fabricating plastic items including design, producing prototypes and manufacturing of the final products.

Due to the upcoming retirement of a long-term staff member, we are looking for a replacement plastic fabricator. Start date in November is negotiable to allow for training and handover from the current staff member finishing at the end of the year.

Bonus: There is potential for the right person to learn the overall management with a view to taking over or purchasing into the business.

What is in it for you?

  • Flexible start date - early to late November
  • Permanent role - Monday to Friday
  • 40 hours a week - 7.30am to 4pm
  • Competitive hourly rate depending on your experience
  • Training for Auto CAD programming
  • Potential for management / purchase into the business

Tasks include:

  • Fabricating plastic items using a range of materials
  • Design, producing prototypes and manufacturing the final products
  • Operating machines - table saw, buzzer, sander, oven and CNC router
  • Assisting to keep the factory clean, tidy and uncluttered
  • Lifting of materials and plastic sheets

Role Requirements:

  • Experience working with plastic or similar materials such as wood / sheet metal
  • Strong hands-on skills such as cabinet making, joinery or fabrication
  • Ability to use power tools and production machines
  • Computer literate. Experience with Auto CAD would be a bonus
  • A commitment to quality with an eye for detail
  • Able to wear PPE and not sensitive/allergic to plastic dust / smell
  • Physically fit

Must already living in and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand - NZ / Aust Citizenship or NZ Permanent Residency. Overseas candidates will not be considered. This role is not suitable for visa sponsorship.

Applications will be processed as received.
So, don't delay, apply online now with your CV and a cover letter giving options of when you would like to start. If you have any questions call Andrew on 021 949 174