Join a growing plastics manufacturer producing high-quality plastic packaging for the food industry.
Machine Operator

We’re partnering with a well-established NZ manufacturer to recruit a Machine Operator for their Ashburton team, producing plastic packaging for the food industry.
 
This is a hands-on, technical role where you’ll be right in the mix - supporting production, improving processes, and helping ensure everything runs efficiently day to day.
 
About the Role
Working as part of a close-knit production team, you’ll be responsible for setting, maintaining, and optimising machinery, while ensuring quality and safety standards are consistently met.
 
This is a busy, practical role where you’ll be involved in:
  • Setting and optimising plastics processing machinery
  • Carrying out mould and tool changes, including full line changeovers
  • Monitoring and adjusting production to maximise efficiency and quality
  • Troubleshooting faults and minimising downtime
  • Completing routine maintenance and supporting plant performance
  • Working closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams
  • Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and cleanliness
About you
You’ll enjoy being hands-on, take pride in your work, and be someone who can stay organised and focused in a fast-paced environment.
 
You’ll bring:
  • Experience in manufacturing or plastics processing (preferred but not essential)
  • Experience with mould/tool changes and production line changeover
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
  • Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to manage changing priorities and work as part of a team
Most importantly, you’ll be:
  • Reliable and willing to get stuck in
  • Proactive and keen to learn
  • Adaptable in a changing production environment
  • A team player with a practical, can-do mindset
What’s on offer
  • Monday - Friday, 7.30am – 4.30pm
  • Full-time (40 hours per week), with overtime available
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A clean, modern manufacturing environment
  • Supportive team and strong culture
  • Long-term career opportunity with a growing business
If you’re looking for a role where you can build your technical skills and be part of a team that values quality and consistency, we’d love to hear from you!

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