About the Role

Our Hamilton plant is a leading manufacturer of polyethylene pipes, and we are looking for Extrusion Operators to join our team. Experience with plastic extrusion would be beneficial, however not essential as we willing to train and develop candidates who have the willingness to learn. 

Key Accountabilities 
•    Setting up, monitoring, calibrating and tuning on all extrusion lines
•    Operating extrusion equipment to manufacture polyethylene solid walled pipe between 063 and 1000 mm diameter 
•    Troubleshooting faults and identifying causes of manufacturing defects
•    Machine maintenance
•    Quality Assurance

The following attributes are essential for the right person:
•    Experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment
•    Plastic extrusion experience will be beneficial 
•    Mechanical aptitude and technical capacity
•    Strong work ethic and reliability
•    Current full driver's license
•    Forklift license with F endorsement would be advantageous
•    Commitment to Health & Safety

Current Shift Pattern: 
•    Night shift Monday to Thursday 6.00pm – 6.00am, 48hours per week. 

Future Shift Pattern
•    Rotating Shift, Sunday – Friday, 40 hours per week. 

Our current manufacturing site in Te Rapa will be relocating to a new purpose build facility in Hamilton region. Following the relocation, the shift pattern will transition to a rotating 24x5 roster, 40 hours per week.

In return we offer:

•    Competitive wage rate 
•    Southern Cross Medical Insurance 
•    Life insurance & Free Wills 
•    Free EAP 

About Us

Asmuss, a privately-owned NZ organisation which has been in the family for 100 years. We are leaders in our field supplying steel and flow products nationwide across building and construction, civil infrastructure, industrial and manufacturing sectors. We take pride in our customer service and are proud to continue delivering excellence to our established and new customers alike.

If you believe you meet this profile and want to join our Team, we would like to hear from you. Please apply by attaching your CV.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. 

As part of our commitment to health and safety, the successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drug test.