Day-Shift Manufacturing Technician — Automation & Process Improvement

Enterprise Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career development

Robotics & automation exposure

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Ashburton site is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support highly automated production lines. This hands-on role covers machine setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, process optimisation and continuous improvement, within a growing plastics manufacturer serving the food industry.

You will work with a close-knit team, bring strong mechanical aptitude, and learn specialised manufacturing processes. Training, development, and exposure to robotics and automation are on offer, with a

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn specialised manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with machine setups and product changeovers
• Changing moulds and tooling on production equipment
• Monitoring machine performance and product quality
• Troubleshooting process and equipment issues
• Making machine and process adjustments to improve efficiency
• Supporting production uptime and minimising downtime
• Assisting with new technology and automation projects

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Tools

N/A

Job description

Ashburton site is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support highly automated production lines. This hands-on role covers machine setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, process optimisation and continuous improvement, within a growing plastics manufacturer serving the food industry.

You will work with a close-knit team, bring strong mechanical aptitude, and learn specialised manufacturing processes. Training, development, and exposure to robotics and automation are on offer, with a