Plastic Technician
In this role you will be operating, optimising, training and maintaining the extrusion assets of the Corma, Beier and similar extruders.
Key Responsibilities
• Operating and monitoring continuous flow of extrusion operations. Follow company established methods, policies, rules, practices and procedures and optimise these polices for continuous improvement
• Pre-start readiness, daily production reports, operator checks, QC checks, and other necessary production paperwork to be completed on time and correctly 100% of the time.
• Responsible for all necessary quality checks, inspections and reactions accordingly
• Monitoring production quality to minimise avoidable waste
• Completing training modules for new starters in conjunction with Process Manager and Manufacturing Manager and assessment of existing team.
• Understanding the SOP and quality system backwards and share improvements
Key Attributes
• Minimum 3 years’ previous extrusion experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in plastic extrusion plants.
• In depth knowledge of extruders, (electrical /drivers / processors / screw and Barrel checks / optimisation)
• Technical aptitude, solutions and results driven, attention to detail and quality focused.
• Process driven and has a good eye for detail.
• Practical understanding and experience of production health and safety standards
The Company:
Waters & Farr Limited is a market leading New Zealand manufacturer of quality polyethylene and polypropylene pipe systems. We have manufacturing sites in Rangiora and Wanganui as well as a head office in Onehunga.
Pre-employment checks:
Waters & Farr are committed to high levels of health and safety. Therefore, all candidates will be expected to pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug screen, along with satisfactorily passing a criminal history check. You will also need the legal right to work in NZ.