Mould Tooling Technician & Manufacturing Hand

• Build and maintain mould tooling
• Fabricate and assemble steel components
• Support production and tooling trials

Position: Mould Tooling Technician & Manufacturing Hand Location: Manawatu-Whanganui Type: Full-time/Permanent Pay Range: $30 - $35 per hour (depending on experience) Days: Monday to Friday (with occasional call-outs on weekends) Hours: Guaranteed at least 30 hours per week

The Company: Our client is a well-established New Zealand manufacturer specialising in high-quality moulded plastic products. They are seeking a skilled Mould Tooling Technician & Manufacturing Hand to support the manufacture, maintenance, setup, and repair of mould tooling used in production. This is a hands-on role requiring strong fabrication skills, attention to detail, and a practical engineering mindset, contributing to safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting CAD drawings and accurately marking out steel components
• Manufacturing, repairing, maintaining, and upkeeping mould tooling used in production
• Using moulds in production, completing trials, and producing jigs or process tooling as required
• Fabricating sheet metal components, including cutting, folding, welding, and panel beating
• Building accurate steel frames using bar and angle, including bracing
• Assembling and welding mould components, minimising weld pull and correcting imperfections
• Completing moulds using specialist finishing putties and paints
• Performing general metalwork and basic machining, including lathe work
• Operating safely at all times and complying with health and safety requirements
• Contributing positively to the team and continuous improvement initiatives

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• At least two years of relevant work experience in mould tooling fabrication, or a related engineering field
• Strong ability to read and interpret CAD drawings
• Competency in welding, fabrication, and panel beating
• Experience working with sheet metal and structural steel
• Basic machining experience, including lathe operation
• Good physical capability to handle and use mould tooling in production
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Must have a clean police report with no charges pending

If you are a motivated and skilled Mould Tooling Technician & Manufacturing Hand who is ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

To Apply: Recruit NZ, part of People Inc, specialises in recruitment for small to medium local New Zealand businesses and has been New Zealand's premier recruitment agency since 2008.