Die Setter

Newell Brands; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sistema in Airport Oaks, Auckland, part of Newell Brands, is seeking an experienced Die Setter to join the production team. You will perform die changes, set up moulding processes, and support safe, efficient operation of our plastic moulding environment.

You will report to the Production Shift Manager and work with the Technical Production Engineer to maintain quality standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience setting dies within plastic moulding manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with large dies and machinery.
• Qualification in plastics or mechanical engineering or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and production processes.
• Experience using an overhead crane.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance with hand tools, gauges and indicators.

Responsibilities

• Perform die changes on injection and blow moulding machines.
• Set up, monitor and troubleshoot moulding processes.
• Complete factory start-ups and shutdowns.
• Perform colour and material changes to meet production needs.
• Operate cranes and forklifts to support die changes.
• Clean and perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Set up automation and peripheral equipment including robots and conveyors.
• Identify breakdowns, quality issues and process deviations.
• Provide timely technical support to the Production team.
• Maintain high housekeeping, safety and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment.

Skills

Die setting

Moulding processes

Mechanical troubleshooting

Overhead crane operation

Quality focus

Education

Plastics or Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

Overhead crane

Hand tools

Gauges & indicators

Automation tooling

Job description

Job ID:

18087

Alternate Locations: Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Airport Oaks, Auckland

Join Sistema – an iconic New Zealand brand

Sistema is part of Newell Brands, a leading global consumer goods company with a portfolio of well-known brands used in homes around the world.

At Sistema, you will be part of a collaborative manufacturing team where safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are central to how we work. You will have the opportunity to use your technical expertise in a hands‑on environment while contributing to a well‑known New Zealand brand with the backing of a global organisation.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Die Setter to join our Production team at our Airport Oaks manufacturing facility. This is a hands‑on technical role responsible for die changes, machine set‑up, troubleshooting and supporting the safe and efficient operation of our plastic moulding manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Production Shift Manager, with a dotted reporting line to the Technical Production Engineer, you will play a significant role in keeping production running safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Performing die changes on injection moulding and blow moulding machines
• Setting up, monitoring, and troubleshooting moulding processes
• Completing factory start‑ups and shutdowns
• Performing colour and material changes to support production requirements
• Operating cranes and fork hoists to support die changes and operational requirements
• Cleaning and completing preventative and corrective maintenance on tools, machines, and equipment
• Setting up and monitoring automation and peripheral equipment including robots, conveyors, and material systems
• Identifying and escalating breakdowns, quality issues, and process deviations
• Providing timely technical support to the Production team
• Maintaining high housekeeping, safety, and quality standards
• Supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment.

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years' experience setting dies within plastic moulding manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience within plastic moulding manufacturing and be confident working with large dies and machinery.
• Experience setting large dies and large machines
• A relevant plastics or mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent industry training
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and production processes
• Experience using an overhead crane
• Knowledge of automated tooling
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and confidently use hand tools, gauges, and indicators
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• A reliable, safety‑focused, and team‑oriented approach
• Forklift and overhead crane operating capability.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well‑known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.