Roll Forming Machine Operator - Roofing
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!
