Aluminium Extrusion Operator (Permanent, Day Shift)

Vulcan Steel; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programme

Enhanced parental leave

Flat team structure

Long-term stability with Australasian,

Job summary

Vulcan Hamilton is seeking an Extrusion Operator to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will operate aluminium extrusion machinery, monitor product quality, and help keep production running safely and efficiently.

Shift is Monday-Friday 6.30am to 2.30pm. Key duties include operating and monitoring equipment, performing quality checks, loading materials and maintaining production runs, plus routine cleaning and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing, production, extrusion or similar machinery.
• Ability to read and follow production specifications and work instructions.
• Experience with machine set-up, adjustments and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Forklift licence and experience advantageous.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg.
• Reliable with good attendance and a strong work ethic.
• A valid work visa or the right to work in New Zealand.
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor extrusion machinery.
• Carry out quality checks and basic machine adjustments.
• Load raw materials and monitor production runs.
• Complete routine machine cleaning and maintenance.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Machinery operation

Read production specs

Machine setup & troubleshooting

Quality focus

Forklift experience (adv)

Physical fitness

Reliable attendance

NZ work eligibility

Pre-employment medical/drug test

Job description

Vulcan Hamilton is seeking an Extrusion Operator to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will operate aluminium extrusion machinery, monitor product quality, and help keep production running safely and efficiently.

Shift is Monday-Friday 6.30am to 2.30pm. Key duties include operating and monitoring equipment, performing quality checks, loading materials and maintaining production runs, plus routine cleaning and safety adherence.