Rollforming Operator

About us

Riverlea Group is a family-owned New Zealand manufacturer and distributor based in Hamilton. Since 1992 we've grown from an office in a laundry to a purpose-built 7,000m² manufacturing facility in Horotiu. Our brands include Duratuf sheds, NZ Wheelbarrows, Greens and Armorsteel®.

Armorsteel makes steel roofing and cladding engineered for New Zealand conditions. Our rollforming team turns quality steel coil into profiles including Corrugate, Big 5™ and Style Clad™, along with ridging, gutters and flashings. These are supplied to builders and homeowners across the country.

We're proud to back local jobs and NZ manufacturing, and our people live by five core values:

• Positive passionate people
• Think & feel like our customers
• Just make it happen
• Never stop improving!
• Care about others

About the role

We're looking for a Rollforming Operator to join our Armorsteel Rollforming area, producing roofing and cladding profiles, ridges and gutters. You'll keep the machines running smoothly and our product meeting spec, so customers get what they need on time.

This is a hands-on role working under the direction of our Rollforming Lead and the Armorsteel Production Manager. You'll be part of a close-knit production team and work alongside our Flashings and PA Door teams.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Operating rollforming machinery to produce roofing, cladding, ridge and gutter profiles
• Carrying out machine checks and set-ups, and keeping your machine ready to run
• Following production schedules, work instructions and daily priorities
• Checking finished product meets spec and raising machine, material or quality issues early
• Helping with day-shift load-out of trucks and utes, making sure product is checked and loaded properly
• Supporting Packing & Dispatch when needed
• Following safe work practices and keeping a tidy, organised work area around the machinery
• Sharing ideas to improve safety, quality and workflow, and reduce waste and downtime

About you

You're someone who gets stuff done, takes pride in quality and has your team's back. You'll bring:

• 3 years of experience in rollforming, sheet metal or a similar manufacturing environment
• Confidence operating and checking production machinery
• A team player who's happy to pitch in wherever needed
• A sharp eye for quality and attention to detail
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities through the day
• Clear communication, and the habit of raising problems early
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• Forklift license and gantry experience is preferred

What's in it for you

• Hours, Monday - Friday 5.30am - 3pm (Flexibility around start time available)
• A modern, purpose-built manufacturing facility in Horotiu.
• Ongoing training and development
• A warm, friendly, family-owned business where your contribution is noticed
• Mid and end of year events, monthly breakfast shouts.
• PPE provided

How to apply

If this sounds like you, click Apply and send us your CV!

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.