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Printer

Kaiwhakamahi Mīhini Tā

Printers set up and operate printing machines that print text and images on paper, card, carton, plastics or metal.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

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Printers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year

Senior printers with more than five years’ experience usually earn
$62K-$93K per year

Furniture Finisher

Kaiwhakaoti Taonga Rākau

Furniture finishers prepare the final surface of items of furniture and apply stain, lacquer, paint, oil or wax.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Qualified furniture finishers usually earn
$48K-$60K per year

Chemical Production Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Whakaputa Matū

Chemical production operators perform a variety of tasks involved in producing toiletries or pharmaceutical products, including ointments, creams, aerosols, tablets, capsules, bandages and vaccines.

Job opportunities: Poor

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Chemical production operators usually earn
$23-$28 per hour

Plastics Technician

Kaihangarau Kirihou

Plastics technicians set up, adjust, maintain and repair machines that manufacture plastic products.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Plastics technicians with less than four years’ experience usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

Plastics technicians with four or more years' experience usually earn
$25-$34 per hour

Upholsterer

Kaiwhakapaipai Uhinga Waka

Upholsterers make or repair the springs, padding, linings and covers of furniture.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology
Creative industries

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Trainee upholsterers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year

Qualified upholsterers usually earn
$50K-$62K per year

Wood Processing Worker

Kaimahi Kani Rākau

Wood processing workers set up and use woodworking machinery to cut logs into timber for building, furniture and other products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-2 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Wood processing workers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year

Pulp and Paper Mill Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Mīra Puru Rākau

Pulp and paper mill operators operate, maintain and repair machines that make pulp and paper.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1-2 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Trainee pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$48K-$50K per year

Qualified pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$50K-$100K per year

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