Production Technician
Job reference : 59980833
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $28 - $30 per hour
Location : Upper Hutt, Wellington
Posted on : 21-05-2026
Production Technician role in Upper Hutt. Ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude in a hands-on, regulated manufacturing environment.
Production Technician
We are currently seeking a Production Technician to join a high-performing manufacturing operation based in Upper Hutt. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with machinery to thrive in a highly regulated production environment, supporting the delivery of critical products to both local and international markets.
This is a hands on operational role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring products are packed, stored, and handled safely within a tightly controlled, quality-focused environment.
About the Role
As a Production Technician, you will play an important role in ensuring products are packed, handled, and stored in line with strict quality and compliance standards.
You will primarily support packing line operations, with the flexibility to assist in warehouse and other production functions depending on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
What’s on Offer
To be considered for this position you must be eligible to work in New Zealand and pass the pre-employment background checks.
We are currently seeking a Production Technician to join a high-performing manufacturing operation based in Upper Hutt. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with machinery to thrive in a highly regulated production environment, supporting the delivery of critical products to both local and international markets.
This is a hands on operational role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring products are packed, stored, and handled safely within a tightly controlled, quality-focused environment.
About the Role
As a Production Technician, you will play an important role in ensuring products are packed, handled, and stored in line with strict quality and compliance standards.
You will primarily support packing line operations, with the flexibility to assist in warehouse and other production functions depending on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot packing equipment, using strong mechanical skills to keep operations running efficiently
- Run and oversee packing lines, including changeovers and basic fault-finding to minimise downtime
- Complete production records and documentation accurately to meet quality and compliance requirements
- Contribute to investigations, resolve issues, and support ongoing process improvements
- Support warehouse tasks (inwards, dispatch, stock control) and uphold high standards of safety, housekeeping, and hazard management
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience operating machinery in a production, manufacturing, or warehouse setting
- Familiarity with working in controlled or compliance-driven environments (e.g. GMP) is beneficial
- High level of attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Confident using computer systems, including Microsoft Office (experience with SAP is an advantage)
- Good written communication and organisational skills, along with a valid forklift licence (reach truck experience preferred) and the physical capability to handle manual tasks up to 25kg
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work in a structured, quality-driven environment
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and collaboration
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Stable, full-time role with long-term potential
To be considered for this position you must be eligible to work in New Zealand and pass the pre-employment background checks.