About the Role
Reporting to the Plant Quality & H&S Manager we are looking for a Quality Technician to join our team at our Asmuss manufacturing site in Hamilton. You will provide quality assurance service and support to production areas and external clients including preparing polyethylene weld and pressure test samples.

Key Accountabilities 

• Managing all aspects of testing, documentation and reporting within the testing facility
• Coordinating quality control of the plant, including manufacturing inspections, outside contractors, equipment calibration, supplier quality management, in house and external laboratory testing, laboratory consumables, external accreditations, third party inspections, internal and external audits
• Maintaining and improving the quality system, ensuring all required standards and accreditations are complied with
• Completing relevant quality audits & inspections
• Liaising with management on all major aspects of quality control
• Coordinating product certifications in line with Asmuss and Customer requirements
• Conduct regular in-house inspections, to ensure product quality is maintained to the required standards, document, and report findings
• Supporting the Plant Quality & H&S Manager to manage corrective and preventive action system
• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure all customer complaints are dealt with in a timely and effective manner

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience with quality assurance / testing in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in HDPE pipe manufacture and testing requirements of AS/NZS 4130 desirable
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytical skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Commitment to Health & Safety
• Strong work ethic and reliability

This role involves using a battery-powered chainsaw to cut plastic pipes as part of the quality assurance process. We welcome candidates who are comfortable and confident in operating a battery-powered chainsaw.

Hours of Work: 7.30am – 4.00pm, Monday – Friday.

What's on offer: 
•    Learning & development opportunities 
•    Competitive remuneration 
•    Short term incentive 
•    Southern Cross Medical Insurance  
•    Life insurance & Free Wills  

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.