Kaimahi Kirihou
Plastics workers operate the machinery that makes, assembles and repairs plastic, composite and rubber products.
Plastics workers can earn
$24-$25 per hour
Kaimahi Kaka-aku
Textile process operators carry out a variety of tasks in the production of materials such as fabric, canvas, yarn and carpet.
Textile process operators usually earn
$24 per hour
Kaiwhakamahi Mīra Puru Rākau
Pulp and paper mill operators operate, maintain and repair machines that make pulp and paper.
Trainee pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Qualified pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$50K-$100K per year
Kaiwhakatika Kani
Saw doctors set and adjust sawmill saws and repair, grind and sharpen hand, band and circular saws.
Saw doctors usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Kaimahi Maitai
Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.
Metal workers usually earn
$24-$29 per hour
Mataaro Waro
Mining engineers plan, prepare, design and manage the development of opencast (above ground) or underground mines.
Graduate mining engineers usually earn
$70-$75K per year
Experienced mining engineers usually earn
$75K-$210K per year
Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua
Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains. They may shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.
Train drivers usually earn
$45-$57 per hour
Train drivers can earn
$37-$62 per hour
Kaimahi Raka
Locksmiths install, maintain and replace locks, keys, safes, electronic locking devices and access control systems for buildings and vehicles. They may also install and repair security systems.
Locksmiths with one to three years' experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Qualified locksmiths with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$25-$29 per hour
Kaihanga/Kaiwhakatika Karaka/Matawā
Watchmakers and repairers clean, repair and assemble mechanical or electronic timepieces such as watches and clocks.
Watchmakers usually earn
$49K-$55K per year
Watchmakers running their own business usually earn
$80K per year
Kaiwhakapaipai Uhinga Waka
Upholsterers make or repair the springs, padding, linings and covers of furniture.
Trainee upholsterers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Qualified upholsterers usually earn
$50K-$62K per year
