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
- use manufacturing and processing machines
- load materials into machines and equipment
- adjust machine controls
- remove finished products from machines
- check product quality
- sort materials and products
- count finished products
- adjust machine controls
- label products
- clean work areas and equipment
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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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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