Masonry Machine Operator

About the role

Firth Industries is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join its Hunua team as an entry-level Machine Operator. You will produce masonry blocks to specification, keeping quality consistent with the plant's production schedule. The position is permanent and based in Auckland.

Key responsibilities

• Operate machinery to produce masonry blocks according to specifications
• Maintain consistent quality in line with the production schedule
• Communicate clearly with team members to keep production running efficiently
• Follow health and safety standards to protect yourself and others

Required profile

• Excellent, clear communication skills for effective teamwork
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn, starting with machine operation and later block machine and loader operations
• High level of health and safety awareness
• Able to work rotating shifts: one week day shift (4:00am to 2:00pm, possibly extending to 12 hours and including Saturday morning) and the next week night shift (2:00pm to midnight, possibly 12 hours); flexibility in finishing hours is required

What we offer

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Time and a half for work beyond 50 hours
• Meal allowance when rostered on night shift
• Weekly pay
• Employee benefits and discounts

Bonus: a mechanically minded background, a forklift licence and a manufacturing background are advantages.