Extrusions Operator - Night Shift

About the role

This full‑time night‑shift position (Monday‑Friday, 10:45 pm – 7:00 am) is based in Avondale, Auckland. The Extrusions Operator will support the extrusions manufacturing team, ensuring safe working practices, adherence to the production schedule and compliance with product specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Set up production lines, tooling and ancillary equipment to run extruders at optimal conditions.
• Implement the shift’s production plan as directed by the team leader or master scheduler.
• Maintain correct process conditions to achieve target machine speed, uptime and product quality.
• Identify and suggest continuous‑improvement opportunities for equipment, systems and procedures.
• Troubleshoot process issues and follow up until resolved within defined time‑frames.
• Provide task‑specific training to team members and review plant processes.
• Ensure safe and timely tool changes and proper storage of tooling.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Plastics Technician.
• Effective communication and decision‑making abilities.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures and ERP systems.
• Forklift licence (advantageous).
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Methodical approach to troubleshooting with high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Plastics extrusion operation.
• ERP system usage.
• Forklift operation.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Process troubleshooting.

What we offer

• Work for an environmentally‑focused company committed to sustainability.
• Industry‑leading paid parental leave.