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Assembly, packing and processing, Honohono, tākai me te tukatuka

Assembly, packing and processing jobs involve processing, manufacturing, assembling, grading and packing products.

You might

  • source, weigh and mix raw materials
  • load materials into machines
  • label and wrap finished products
  • store and stack finished products
  • clean machines and work areas
  • inspect and grade products
  • monitor weight and quantity of products

Career ideas
Ngā huatau aramahi,

Career idea

Agricultural product grader

Kaitātari hua ahuwhenua

Pay

$49K to $77K annually

You'll need

No specific training
Agricultural product graders sort, grade and classify agricultural products by size, weight, colour or quality.

Career idea

Factory process worker

Kaimahi mīhini wheketere

Pay

$51K to $79K annually

You'll need

No specific training
Factory process workers operate basic machinery and equipment in processing and manufacturing plants. They may do routine tasks like cleaning work areas and equipment.

Career idea

Glass process worker

Kaimahi tukanga kōata

Pay

$59K to $95K annually

You'll need

0 to 1 year of training
Glass process workers prepare and process glass to make windows, mirrors and other products used in building and construction.

Career idea

Hand packer

Kaipūhera ā-ringa

Pay

$48K to $67K annually

You'll need

No specific training
Hand packers weigh, pack, seal and label materials and products to prepare them for transportation and delivery.

Career idea

Packaging machine operator

Kaiwhakamahi mīhini tākai, pūhera

Pay

$50K to $88K annually

You'll need

0 to 3 years of training
Packaging machine operators use machines to prepare manufactured products for storage or shipment. They may work on machines that pack food products.

Career idea

Product assembler

Kaiwaihanga taputapu

Pay

$52K to $71K annually

You'll need

No specific training
Product assemblers put together parts of metal products, machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, telecommunications equipment, joinery products and other goods.

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