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Machine operator

FeaturedFull time OvernightPosted 11/10/2026 · Closes 10/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$33.00/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

A manufacturer in Tokoroa needs an experienced machine operator for its night shift. It's a stable site with low turnover and a clear pay progression for operators. Hours are 10pm to 6.30am (overnight), Monday to Friday. Guaranteed 40 hours a week, with overtime available. The base rate is $33.00 an hour. Night shift suits people who like a quieter site and their days free. We want someone who takes ownership of output and quality on their shift. Bring your forklift licence (F endorsement); we'll verify it at the interview. You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Ongoing work for people who turn up and do a good job. Flexible rostering wherever we can manage it. Keen? Apply today and we'll be in touch within a couple of days.

Duties

  • Carry out changeovers and adjust settings to spec
  • Diagnose minor faults and escalate larger ones
  • Set up, run and monitor production machinery
  • Perform quality checks and record production data
  • Complete routine cleaning and preventive maintenance

Required skills and experience

  • At least 24 months relevant experience
  • • Machine operation
  • • Quality control
  • • Hazard identification
  • • Manual handling
  • • Time management

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Forklift licence (F endorsement)

PPE, equipment and induction

Steel-cap boots, hearing and eye protection supplied. Induction covers lockout and machine guarding.

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