Position purpose
We are looking for an Extrusion Machine Operator at our Christchurch factory. This role is permanent full time employment. To apply for this position, you MUST be a NZ citizen or have NZ Residency.
About this role
- You will work on plastic extrusion lines
- Set up, adjust and calibrate extrusion lines to ensure the product produced meets all quality specification and industry standards
- Monitor and tune extrusion lines ensuring targets and quality specifications are maintained throughout the production run
- Complete all relevant quality and production documentation
- Trouble shoot issues alongside the Supervisor and Plant Manager, ensuring serious technical issues are reported to management and the engineering team
- General housekeeping duties, including monitoring plant and equipment, completing maintenance checks
Skills & experience
- Have a strong health and safety focus
- Machine Operation experience, Extrusion experience will be a plus
- Mechanically minded
- Sound knowledge of basic mechanical engineering principles
- Power tool experience – Saws, Nail Guns, Screwdrivers, Spanners, etc
- Excellent planning, co-ordination and time management skills
- Physically fit and capable of lifting
- Computer skills- Basic knowledge Outlook applications, ERP system
- Ability to analyse relevant information, follow instructions, and good communication skills
- Forklift endorsement and OSH Forklift Licence
- You MUST be a NZ citizen or have NZ Residency.
Interested in applying?
To apply for this role, please fill in the form below. Please ensure you include both a Cover Letter and CV. Only candidates that hold New Zealand citizenship or New Zealand Permanent Residency will be considered.