Lab Technician, Christchurch
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RB Recruitment

Rubber Manufacturing Operator

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

$27  -  $30 /hr

Waltham, Christchurch

Job Description

  • Immediate Start at $27-30 an hour dependent on experience
  • Opportunity to go permanent available!
  • Full training provided - No Experience Needed


THE GIG:


RB Recruitment is looking for a Rubber Manufacturing Operator to join their team in the development of rubber products. You will be paid for your training and your development! You will get trained how to operate the Moulding Machine and working in a rubber manufacturing environment. No previous experience needed, just a willingness to show up day in and day out for your team.


In this role, you'll work alongside the Factory Manager in a small knit team to meet production targets, receive and process raw materials, operating a rubber moulding press and carry out quality control testing while recording production data.


This role is relatively physical and requires forms of manual labour when operating the moulder, and handling rubber materials to feed into the machine. You must be fit and healthy to succeed in the role with the ability to lift 5-15kg regularly across the day.

Hours will be consistent with 5 days of work guaranteed.7:30am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday with a starting rate of $27 per hour. depending on previous experience and technical knowledge.

YOU WLL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING:


  • Restricted of Full Driver's License with access to your own vehicle
  • Physically fit and a willingness to labour, comfortable lifting 5-15kg loads regularly
  • Willingness to learn
  • Have a current and valid NZ work visa or NZ residency. We are not taking international applications or Visa Sponsorships for this role.
  • Be willing to undergo a pre-employment drug test
  • Consent to a third-party criminal conviction check

ABOUT US:


We are Roading and Building (RB) Recruitment, a team of recruitment experts specializing in Civil and Construction. We know what happens on the ground, what you go through day to day, and what you deserve. We act as an external HR and recruitment services provider to some of New Zealand's leading civil and construction companies and have the contacts and experience to get you where you want to be! We have a passion for connecting great people with great employers, who will make you feel valued and meet your needs. If you are interested in a change of career or taking the next step, don't hesitate to get in touch today!


HOW TO APPLY? Click APPLY to start your application, and email mattj@rbrecruitment.co.nz for more information

Desired Hard Skills

  • Material handling / manual handling (5–15 kg)
  • Production data recording
  • Quality control testing
  • Raw material receiving and processing
  • Rubber moulding press/machine operation

Desired Soft Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Physical stamina
  • Reliability
  • Teamwork
  • Willingness to learn

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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