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Pulp and Paper Mill Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Mīra Puru Rākau

Pulp and paper mill operators operate, maintain and repair machines that make pulp and paper.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1-2 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Trainee pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$49K-$50K per year

Qualified pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$50K-$100K per year

Plastics Technician

Kaihangarau Kirihou

Plastics technicians set up, adjust, maintain and repair machines that manufacture plastic products.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

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Plastics technicians with less than four years’ experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour

Plastics technicians with four or more years' experience usually earn
$25-$34 per hour

Food and Beverage Factory Worker

Kaimahi Tohitū Whakanao Kai/Inu

Food and beverage factory workers prepare ingredients, operate machinery, and bottle or package food and drink.

Job opportunities: Average

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Food and beverage factory workers usually earn
$24-$25 per hour

Glass Processor

Kaiwhakarite Karaehe

Glass processors prepare and process sheets of flat glass into products such as windows and mirrors for installation in buildings and related structures.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

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Glass processors usually earn
$24-$36 per hour

Sewing Machinist

Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Tuitui

Sewing machinists stitch together clothing, canvas for tents and awnings, and soft furnishings.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Manufacturing and technology
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Sewing machinists usually earn
$24-$25 per hour

Plastics Worker

Kaimahi Kirihou

Plastics workers operate the machinery that makes, assembles and repairs plastic, composite and rubber products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: <1 year

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Plastics workers can earn
$24-$25 per hour

Upholsterer

Kaiwhakapaipai Uhinga Waka

Upholsterers make or repair the springs, padding, linings and covers of furniture.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology
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Trainee upholsterers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year

Qualified upholsterers usually earn
$50K-$62K per year

Winemaker

Kaihanga Waina

Winemakers make wine from grapes and other fruit.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology
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Cellar hands and assistant winemakers usually earn
$49K to $83K per year

Winemakers and chief winemakers usually earn
$89K-$211K per year

Production Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Whakaputa

Production managers organise and control the production process in a factory. They ensure that products are made to the right specifications and are ready on time and within budget.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-3 years

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Production managers usually earn
$80K-$150K per year

Garment Technician

Kaihangarau Pūeru

Garment technicians choose clothing fabrics and designs, and make sure clothes are made to quality standards.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1 year

Manufacturing and technology
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Garment technicians usually earn
$49K-$70K per year

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