Plastic Technician - Die Setter (blowmould)

Pact Group

Hamilton, New Zealand
Base: $30.00 – $40.00 ph; overtime pyid at 1.5x / ...
On-site
Blow moulding machines
Moulds and ancillary equipment
Safe, efficient operation
Install, set up, and change over blow moulding machines, including loading moulds, adjusting clamps, and ensuring correct alignment

Job Summary

  • Install, set up, and change over blow moulding machines, including loading moulds, adjusting clamps, and ensuring correct alignment.
  • Monitor machines during production runs, identifying and responding to defects, misalignment, or mechanical issues.
  • Discounted Southern Cross health insurance, free annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP – RAISE).

Matching Summary

Install, set up, and change over blow moulding machines, including loading moulds, adjusting clamps, and ensuring correct alignment.

Salary

Base: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour; Overtime paid at 1.5x / 2.0x rates; Benefits: Discounted health insurance, flu vaccination, EAP, career pathways, onsite parking

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • blow moulding machines
  • moulds and ancillary equipment
  • safe, efficient operation
  • quality and production targets
  • basic preventative maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • continuous improvement initiatives
  • setter training
  • collaborative production team

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a blow mould die setter/fitter
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • High attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong safety focus

Work Rights

Not specified

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