Roll Forming Machine Operator - Roofing

About this role

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!