Production Assembly Operator – Napier

About ABB

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Our Core Values

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ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Location: Napier (onsite)

Team: Production Manufacturing team in Napier

Main stakeholders: IPU Leader, Planning and Fulfilment Team, Manufacturing Engineers and Quality and Production Development Team

You will have the opportunity to support the unit in achieving the set production targets by adhering to the systems and processes. Each day, you will use machinery and equipment on the shop floor. You will also showcase your expertise by reading and interpreting the technical diagrams/instructions for assembly of products/systems/panels.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Conducting all types of assembly work to produce semi-finished or final products/systems/panels, including the packing where integrated with production lines
• Performing work manually or by using light hand tools
• Carrying out regular quality testing as part of a defined production process
• Operating within standard operating procedures and maintaining a clean work area

Our team dynamic is collaborative, with a focus on efficient problem-solving, mutual support, and maintaining high-quality standards to meet production goals.

Qualifications for the Role

• Highly skilled in working with assembly tools, methodologies, and processes relevant to the manufacturing industry
• Demonstrated established skills with a number of years in assembly operations, including reading and interpreting technical diagrams, instructions, or blueprints for systems, panels, or products
• Highly adept in operating light hand tools and following standardized operating procedures to ensure quality and efficiency
• Passionate about precision, quality control, and teamwork, with a keen focus on safety and continuous improvement
• Proven experience or formal qualification in manufacturing or related fields
• At ease communicating and understanding technical requirements in English
• Hold a valid New Zealand work permit or visa, allowing you to work legally in the role

What's in It for You?

• Be part of a global technology leader committed to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Work in a collaborative and safety-focused team environment with opportunities for development
• Full medical cover for you and your family
• Kiwi Saver contributions
• Very generous superannuation scheme
• Stable, full-time onsite role with a respected employer in Napier
• Contribute to meaningful projects that power industries and communities

Why ABB?

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

About Napier

Trade Auckland's traffic and stress for sunny Hawke's Bay living, where world-class wineries, beautiful beaches, and a relaxed pace of life await just minutes from work. Use your assembly skills in our state-of-the-art facility as part of a collaborative, safety-focused team contributing to sustainable solutions that power industries worldwide.

Future Opportunity

Please note that this position is part of our talent pipeline and not an active job opening at this time. By applying, you express your interest in future career opportunities with ABB. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and see the impact of our work across the globe.