Production Operator - Dynamic Team

BUSINESS UNIT                :   Tyree NZ Limited (including Tycab & Tyree Transformers NZ)

POSITION TITLE                :   Production Operator

REPORTS TO                    :   Production Team Leader

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT   :   Full time

Tyree NZ Limited is a member of the Tyree Group of companies founded in 1946 by Sir William Tyree. The Tyree Group businesses, operate solely for charitable purposes with up to 50% of our profits distributed to charities within New Zealand and Australia through the Sir William Tyree Foundation or directly from our businesses. Tyree operates in New Zealand under the brand names Tycab Cables, Tyree Cables and Tyree Transformers. We distribute our specialised cable products and transformers manufactured in our Australian factories within New Zealand. 

Due to the continued growth of our businesses in New Zealand and Australia, added with increasing demand resulting from New Zealand’s energy transition to net zero, the Tyree Group has committed significant capital investment into expanding cable operations and the establishment of local transformer manufacturing in Auckland, at our brand-new facility located in the Auckland airport precinct in Mangere.

To support this investment and the introduction of transformer manufacturing Tyree NZ is seeking to employ a dynamic and self-motivated person to work in our transformer manufacturing facility.

Are you able to answer yes to the following questions? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity to work in an exciting new manufacturing operation.

• Are you energetic, enthusiastic, with a strong bias towards customer service?
• Are you a team player?
• Can you work in a team environment?

If you have answered yes to the above, we would like to hear from you. We have multiple upcoming production roles available operating automated and semi-automated machines. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes to contribute to the success of the business.

• Previous experience in working in a team environment with manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read schedules, drawings, MOM, BOM, SOP, etc.
• Excellent communication skills and be a team player.
• Shows willingness to learn new skills and operate machines.
• Quality, safety and result oriented. 
• Knowledge in transformer industry will be advantageous. 
• Willingness to assist the team leader where possible and have their input when necessary.
• Have their own transport and valid driver’s license.
• Most importantly, be reliable, honest and have a can-do attitude.

Desirable attributes 

• Experience in Distribution transformer manufacturing will be advantageous.
• Previous experience working within high added value production operation.
• Working knowledge of Syspro ERP/MRP software system is preferred but not essential.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously to achieve set tasks in a timely and efficient manner. 

The successful applicant will ideally have good written, verbal communication and numerical skills. A good stable work history and a positive “can do” attitude, in return Tyree offers a competitive market hourly rate, coupled with the security of a permanent role in a stable, progressive and fast-growing company.

As this will be a new setup business, the ideal candidate will be involved in setting up the plant, equipment, training and other related activities.

If you tick all the boxes and love new challenges, we want to hear from you.

Please apply now.