Manufacturing jobs in Canterbury.

Processing glass · Handling glass manually · Loading and unloading

1+ yrMinimum 1 year experience in glass processing or machine operating; physical fitness for manual handling; commitment to health and safety; pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening required.

Leading technical team · Planning production schedules · Overseeing manufacturing processes

Proven leadership experience within a technical manufacturing environment

Operating production machinery · Entering quality documentation · Cleaning production equipment

Basic computer skills; ability to operate touchscreen machinery and perform data entry; ability to stand and walk during 12-hour shifts; right to work in New Zealand; willingness to undergo medical, drug and reference checks

Supervising plant operations · Ensuring regulatory compliance · Supporting kaimahi training

Checking plant operations · Monitoring board production · Replenishing additive lines

Mechanical and/or technical skills; interest in computer-controlled equipment; written and verbal communication skills; numerical aptitude; physical fitness for manual handling

Operating processing equipment · Monitoring machine performance · Ensuring product quality

Forklift OSH certificate or F endorsement preferred; First Aid certificate or knowledge; good communication; health and safety awareness; ability to lift 10kg; flexible hours; reliable transport; must hold NZ work visa/residency or citizenship.

Producing precision components · Completing sample inspections · Developing CNC programs

5+ yrsAt least five years' CNC machining experience; relevant trade qualification or extensive industry experience; ability to set up, prove out and optimise CNC programs; experience operating multi-axis CNC milling machines and lathes

Operating manufacturing equipment · Performing plant turnarounds · Ensuring product quality

Prior dairy or food manufacturing experience preferred; strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, physical fitness for climbing and manual tasks, ability to learn HMI automation, and legal right to work in New Zealand.

Operating coating plant · Processing seed products · Operating forklifts

Experience operating machinery or in farming/manufacturing/warehousing desirable; forklift licence advantageous; attention to detail, physical fitness, reliability, positive attitude.

Repairing engine parts · Documenting work · Ensuring safety compliance

Trade qualification at NZQA Level 4 or equivalent in aviation, automotive, mechanical, heavy diesel or similar engineering field; legal right to work in New Zealand; must pass medical and drug/alcohol testing.

Programming CNC machines · Producing precision components · Inspecting finished components

5+ yrsMinimum 5 years' machining experience in CNC machining, manufacturing or precision engineering; experience programming, setting up and operating CNC lathes and milling machines; CAD/CAM programming knowledge

Performing MIG and TIG welding · Interpreting engineering drawings · Maintaining a clean work area

Knowledge of welding safety procedures and standards; proven MIG and TIG welding experience across steel, stainless steel and aluminum; ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Coordinating workshop operations · Scheduling production work · Fabricating components

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication, or a related discipline; previous Foreman, Supervisor, Leading Hand, or Team Leader experience; full NZ Driver Licence; right to work in New Zealand

Fabricating steel components · Welding metal assemblies · Interpreting workshop drawings

Proven fabrication experience in a workshop or manufacturing environment; experience with plate, pipe, structural steel, sheet metal, or heavy fabricated assemblies; competency in MIG, TIG, FCAW, or SMAW; full NZ working rights or valid work visa; NZ resident or citizen

Programming CNC machines · Setting up CNC machines · Inspecting finished components

5+ yrs5+ years' CNC machining experience; programming, setting up and operating CNC machines; understanding of machining processes, tooling and workholding; interpreting engineering drawings and complex GD&T; inspecting precision components against specification

Operating packing equipment · Completing quality documentation · Maintaining food safety

Legally entitled to work in New Zealand; able to undergo pre-employment medical, drug screening, and reference checks

Operating SMT equipment · Handling components · Inspecting product quality

Leading team · Driving performance · Coordinating resources

Proven people leadership experience, manufacturing experience (food manufacturing highly regarded), strong communication and organisational skills, practical problem-solving, commitment to safety and quality, SAP/WMS/Dimensions experience preferred.

Programming CNC mills and lathes · Interpreting engineering drawings · Producing precision components

Experience in a similar role; background in sheetmetal or fabrication; ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Operating production machinery · Setting machine parameters · Maintaining clean work areas

Experience in a machine operators role