Glass Processing Operator

Glass Processing Operator – Specials Dept & Afternoon Shift Roles

About Us:

Stake Glass Limited is a proudly Canterbury-owned, independent glass supplier and processor, delivering high-quality and innovative glass solutions for residential and commercial projects. We live by our customer centric approach to “go beyond glass”. Due to growth, we are looking for a Glass Processing Operator at our Sockburn site and another operator to work in our "Specials Department" in central Christchurch.

 As a Glass Processing Operator, you will play a critical role in the fabrication and finishing of glass products. You will work with various glass types and processes, ensuring precision and customer satisfaction with every product we deliver.

We have two roles available as follows:

Glass Processing Operator - Specials Dept - Working 5am - 1:30pm Monday to Friday and based in our small Walker Street factory in central Christchurch, you will be involved in a variety of specialised glass processing tasks, including:

• Laminating glass using plastic interlayers between glass panes

• Applying plastic strips and components to glass products

• Manufacturing specialist IGU (Insulated Glass Unit) products including:

  • Leadlight designs
  • Colonial-style (criss-cross) units

• Ceramic painting for:

  • Automotive glass products
  • Marine glass products
  • Flat glass applications

• Handling, lifting, cleaning, and processing glass through various production stages

• Maintaining product quality and attention to detail throughout the manufacturing processW

Glass Processing Operator based in Sockburn Factory for afternoon shift working 1pm - 9:30pm Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn how to operate glass processing machinery, including cutting, polishing, and tempering equipment.

• Follow instructions, technical specifications and blueprints to fabricate glass products accurately.

• Understand customer drawings and apply measurements to glass.

• Inspect finished products for quality and compliance with company standards.

• Perform routine operator maintenance checks on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.

• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and deadlines.

• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications/Experience/Attributes for both roles:

• Able to attend work every day, on time to work as part of a busy production team.
• Able to demonstrates safe behaviour at all times
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Excellent attendance record
• Physically fit as role involves manual handling and being on feet all day.
• Able to lift glass both by self and as part of team lift
• Ability to follow instructions and learn how to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• NCEA Level 2 or equivalent math skills including understanding of measurements.
• Good literacy as you need to follow written instructions and order forms
• Good computer skills
• Team player with good communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Good wage rates
• Great team culture including monthly BBQs, socialising and team bonding.
• Opportunities to learn and advance career
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Employee training programs focused on safety and skill enhancement.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in the glass manufacturing industry, please submit your CV and cover letter as soon as possible. We will start the selection process as applications are made so do not delay!

 We are a drug free workplace and you will need to pass a drug test to work with us.

Join us at Stake Glass Ltd and help shape the future of glass processing!