About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Plastics Technician to join our team who will be accountable for providing leadership to the nightshift team and managing all aspects of the production process. 

You will be working in an exciting, busy and varied role and be part of our success by;

• Providing leadership to a team of 2 other Extrusion Operators  to ensure overall team performance delivers business needs. 
• Setting up, adjusting and calibrating extrusion lines to ensure the pipe produced meets all quality specifications and industry standards.
• Monitoring and tunning extrusion lines ensuring pipe weight targets and quality specifications are maintained throughout the production run.
• Trouble shooting issues alongside the Production Manager and, ensuring serious technical issues are reported to management and the engineering team.
• General housekeeping duties, including monitoring plant and equipment, completing maintenance checks, printer servicing, basic repairs and adjustments.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Leadership and problem solving skills
• Minimum 3-years’ experience in the manufacturing environment of plastic extrusion
• Experience setting up, adjusting and maintaining plastic extrusion machinery.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Passionate about Health & Safety and Quality 
• High Ambition, Integrity and learning ability

Hours of Work: 48 hours per week.  Monday - Thursday, 6pm - 6am

What’s on offer

• Excellent technical knowledge available within the team
• Competitive remuneration
• Short term incentive 
• Southern Cross Medical Insurance 
• Life insurance & Free Wills 

About Us

Asmuss, a dynamic, privately-owned NZ organization that has been at the heart of New Zealand's most significant industrial, construction, and infrastructure projects for over 100 years. With over 230+ dedicated staff spread across our nationwide branch network, we supply essential steel and flow control products across a diverse range of industries, including building, construction, civil infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors. Our purpose is to create a stronger New Zealand by helping our customers, communities and people succeed.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role and want to join our Team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by attaching your CV.

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