Roll Forming Machine Operator - Roofing at Vulcan

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Roll Forming Machine Operation, Roofing Manufacturing, Sheet Metal Processing, Reading Job Sheets, Overhead Gantry Crane Operation, Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Production Monitoring, Health & Safety Awareness, Manual Handling

Industry

Wholesale Metals and Minerals

Description

Roofing Industries is part of the Vulcan Steel Group and has been supporting New Zealand roofers and builders for over 25 years. With 15 branches nationwide, we manufacture and supply quality metal roofing, cladding, rainwater, and related products for residential, commercial, rural, and industrial projects. About the Role Have you run roll formers or worked in roofing manufacturing? Join our busy Christchurch site producing roofing and cladding products for builders across New Zealand. Hours: Monday to Friday with rotating shifts between 5:00am – 8:00pm, plus occasional Saturday work. Flexibility across shifts is essential. What you’ll be doing Operate roll forming machines to produce roofing materials Manufacture corrugated, flashing, and cladding products Read and follow job sheets, measurements, and production instructions Monitor coil stock and production materials Use overhead gantry cranes and forklifts for material handling Assist with loading trucks, dispatch, and customer collections Maintain a clean, organised, and safe factory environment This is a hands-on manufacturing role, not just general warehouse work. Requirements Experience operating roll forming / roofing / sheet metal machinery Background in manufacturing, steel, or factory environments Ability to read measurements and follow job specifications Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling Strong health & safety awareness Forklift licence (OSH + F) and gantry crane experience (preferred) Experience in roofing, cladding, or steel processing (advantage) Eligible to work in New Zealand Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical and drug test Benefits Competitive hourly rate based on experience Stable, full-time role with guaranteed hours Ongoing training and development Long-term career opportunities within a nationwide business Supportive and team-focused work environment Opportunity to build a career in the roofing and manufacturing industry Be part of a business that values safety, quality, and reliability If you’ve worked with roll formers, roofing machinery, or steel production lines, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Responsibilities

Operate roll forming machines to manufacture corrugated, flashing, and cladding roofing products. Handle materials using gantry cranes and forklifts while maintaining a safe and organized factory environment.