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Manufacturing jobs in Waikato.

16 open roles, 3 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Manufacturing2 days ago

    Industrial Coatings Labourer

    Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Applying industrial coatings · Preparing surfaces · Maintaining painting tools

    Industrial painting experience; experience applying industrial 2K coatings; full NZ driver’s licence; eligible to work in New Zealand without visa restrictions

  • Manufacturing2 days ago

    Power Station Operator

    Contact Energy · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.

    Taupo, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Operating power stations · Monitoring plant performance · Responding to alarms

    Relevant experience preferred; ability to operate geothermal power plants safely and efficiently, comply with safety rules, and work day and night shifts. Must have right to work in New Zealand.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Manufacturing5 days ago

    Machine Operator

    Laminex New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand building products business focused on supply planning and operational excellence.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Setting machine parameters · Monitoring system performance · Operating forklifts

    2+ yrs2-3 years machine operator experience in manufacturing; ability to operate industrial machinery and forklifts; physically fit with lifting up to 25kg; basic computer literacy; legally entitled to work in New Zealand; pre-employment medical and criminal history clearance.

    Parental leaveFour-day weekStudy support
  • Manufacturing9 days ago

    Plastics Technician

    Gallagher · 5001+ employees

    A global insurance brokerage and risk management firm helping clients face risk with confidence.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Optimising plastics production · Troubleshooting production equipment · Supporting tooling development

    PAMPITO qualification and/or Level 4 Trade Certificate in Plastics Engineering; proven experience in plastics manufacturing, process engineering or a related technical manufacturing environment

  • Manufacturing9 days ago

    Production Manager - Powders

    a2 Milk Company · 201-1000 employees

    A dairy and infant nutrition company driven by science and a pioneering spirit.

    Pokeno, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading production operations · Ensuring quality standards · Developing team capability

    10+ yrsAt least 10 years' experience with strong manufacturing and operational leadership in dairy manufacturing; experience in infant formula and spray drying desirable; strong people leadership and process control knowledge; ERP and production management systems proficiency.

  • Manufacturing9 days ago

    Production Technician – New Product Introduction (NPI)

    Gallagher · 5001+ employees

    A global insurance brokerage and risk management firm helping clients face risk with confidence.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Developing assembly processes · Conducting product trials · Maintaining production documentation

    5+ yrsAt least 5 years’ manufacturing or production experience; understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly operations; experience creating or maintaining technical documentation; experience delivering or supporting manufacturing training; understanding of Lean Manufacturing; intermediate Microsoft Office skills

  • Manufacturing9 days ago

    Machine Operator - Aluminium Extrusions

    Vulcan · 1001-5000 employees

    Australasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Operating extrusion machinery · Monitoring product quality · Performing quality checks

    Experience operating manufacturing, production, extrusion or similar machinery; ability to read production specifications; physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg; valid work visa or right to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test.

    Parental leave
  • Manufacturing11 days ago

    Heavy Fabrication Apprenticeship (Cambridge)

    ATNZ · 11-50 employees

    An organization providing apprenticeship training in refrigeration and air conditioning.

    Cambridge, Waikato
    $41k-$52k a yearOnsiteFull timeInternshipNo experience needed

    Fabricating heavy steel · Welding components · Repairing equipment

    Committed to 3-4 years of study while working full time; interest in fabrication or metalwork; restricted or full driver's licence; pre-trade or welding course preferred; right to live and work in New Zealand; medical and drug testing required.

    Study support
  • Manufacturing11 days ago

    Production Supervisor

    Open Country Dairy Ltd

    Waharoa, Waikato
    Full timeManages people

    Leading production teams · Ensuring plant operations · Driving continuous improvement

    Leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing or food processing

  • Manufacturing11 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Operating filling equipment · Packing products accurately · Labelling finished products

    Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or processing environment; current forklift licence; basic computer skills

  • Manufacturing12 days ago

    ASME Welder

    SGS · 5001+ employees

    The world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

    Taupo, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Interpreting technical drawings · Fabricating components · Performing quality checks

    Valid ASME IX certification to 6G or equivalent; proven welding experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy, or heavy engineering; knowledge of ASME codes; ability to read technical drawings; experience with mechanical fitting and assembly.

  • Manufacturing16 days ago

    Process Operator

    Open Country Dairy Ltd

    Waharoa, Waikato
    Full time

    Operating plant processes · Sampling and testing products · Handling milk and cream

    Process or manufacturing process-control experience; mechanical aptitude; problem-solving ability; accurate numeracy skills; safety-first approach

  • Manufacturing18 days ago

    Colour Technician

    Sherwin-Williams · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in paints and coatings, providing innovative solutions to color and protect what matters.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    $70k-$80k a monthFull time

    Formulating coating colours · Matching and modifying colours · Maintaining colour records

    Willingness to undergo a pre-employment security check and drug test

  • Manufacturing23 days ago

    Galvaniser

    Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Preparing steel · Maintaining acid baths · Dipping and finishing steel

    Eligible to work in NZ without visa restrictions

  • Manufacturing27 days ago

    Production Operator / Senior Production Operator

    Abbott · 5001+ employees

    A global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve people's health.

    Pokeno, Waikato
    Full time

    Operating production processes · Monitoring process variations · Solving plant issues

    3+ yrs3–5 years in FMCG (Food/Dairy) manufacturing experience

  • Manufacturing27 days ago

    Senior Production Operator - Flex Line

    Abbott · 5001+ employees

    A global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve people's health.

    Pokeno, Waikato
    Full time

    Running production processes · Resolving process issues · Maintaining production records

    3+ yrs3–5 years in the FMCG industry and/or 3–5 years in spray drying

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About manufacturing jobs in Waikato

There are 16 roles open for manufacturing jobs in Waikato on the SmartCVs job board, 3 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 16 full time.

That's 16 of the 125 manufacturing jobs across New Zealand.

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