Product assembler, Kaiwaihanga taputapu
Also known as
- Aluminium joiner, electrical and electronic goods assembler, machinery assembler, metal and wooden goods assembler, coil winder
Product assemblers put together parts of metal products, machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, telecommunications equipment, joinery products and other goods.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$26 to $35
Most common
$46
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Product assemblers
- may work shifts, including nights and weekends
- usually work in workshops and factories
- may work in noisy and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- assemble products and equipment
- assemble electrical components
- check finished products for quality
- package products
- read work orders
- record production information
- maintain tools and assembly equipment
- plan work steps for production runs
- clean work areas and equipment
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence with a forklift endorsement
- a relevant tertiary qualification in mechanical and industrial technology, manufacturing, electrical and electronic technology or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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