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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Manufacturing
Business
Comfortech
Location
Auckland
Job Reference
43386
Posted Date
09-Jun-2026
Closing Date
09-Jul-2026

Description

About Us:
Comfortech Building Performance Solutions™ is the result of two locally owned and operated companies (Tasman Insulation and Forman Building Systems) uniting 170 years of experience, history and expertise in insulation and building systems expertise under one roof.  Pink®Batts®, one of our product brands is an iconic kiwi brand we have been manufacturing for over 60 years.

Our world-class manufacturing facility in Penrose runs 24/7 where we make sustainable, top-quality insulation products. Our H&S culture makes us one of the safest manufacturing sites at Fletcher Building and three-quarters of our production team have been with us for over ten years because they love working here.

About the Role:
This role sits on our glasswool production line and involves a variety of responsibilities to ensure products meet ISO9000 quality standards and that all production data is accurately recorded. We’re looking for a motivated Production Operator with strong technical skills and hands-on experience in automated machinery to take responsibility for machine setup, troubleshooting, and maintaining smooth, efficient production while upholding the highest quality standards.

Rotating Shift:  12-hour shift pattern of two-days, two nights - four days off  

Key Responsibilities:
  • Proven ability to set, monitor, and operate modern automated handling and packaging machinery, ensuring smooth production for a variety of product specifications.
  • Troubleshooting machinery / automation issues.
  • Assisting the Team Leader with product changes.
  • Maintaining housekeeping standards in the wool-line area.
About You:  
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Production Operator, ideally within plastic injection moulding or steel manufacturing environments.
  • Proven experience with setting, adjusting and calibrating curing ovens and production machinery, with strong trouble shooting experience and an understanding of temperature control and machine speed requirements.
  • Physically fit, committed to health and safety, and holding a full driver’s licence.
  • Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration to achieve production goals. 
What's in it for you:
  • Excellent growth opportunities.
  • 42 Hour Week + 2 shift allowances.
  • Quarterly production bonus. 
  • A close-knit team that gets on well and loves the business.
  • Free parking.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include a Criminal History check, medical check and drug & alcohol testing.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.