Factory process worker, Kaimahi mīhini wheketere
Also known as
- Process worker, assembly line worker, assembly worker, factory hand, manufacturing process worker, factory production worker, factory worker
Factory process workers operate basic machinery and equipment in processing and manufacturing plants. They may do routine tasks like cleaning work areas and equipment.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$52K to $82K
Most common
$107K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Factory process workers
- usually work shifts and may work overtime
- usually work in factories
- may work in noisy, cold, hot and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be reliable, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- count finished products or workpieces
- load materials into production equipment
- remove products or workpieces from production equipment
- operate industrial equipment
- inspect work to ensure standards are met
- weigh finished products
- sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading
- mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information
- adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids
- mix substances to create chemical solutions
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a factory process worker and experience may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 2)
- a driver licence
- a forklift (F) endorsement
- to pass a drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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