Hands-On Automation Technician - Growth & Continuous Improvement

Enterprise Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training

Automation exposure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment partners with a growing plastics manufacturer in Ashburton to recruit a Manufacturing Technician for their site in Canterbury. This hands-on role supports the setup, operation and optimisation of highly automated production equipment, ensuring quality products and on‑time customer delivery.

You’ll engage in changeovers, troubleshoot, and contribute to continuous improvement with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Detail‑oriented with commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine setups and product changeovers.
• Monitor machine performance and product quality.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
• Make machine and process adjustments to improve efficiency.
• Support production uptime and minimise downtime.
• Assist with new technology and automation projects.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Machinery operation

Automation understanding

Job description

Enterprise Recruitment partners with a growing plastics manufacturer in Ashburton to recruit a Manufacturing Technician for their site in Canterbury. This hands-on role supports the setup, operation and optimisation of highly automated production equipment, ensuring quality products and on‑time customer delivery.

You’ll engage in changeovers, troubleshoot, and contribute to continuous improvement with a collaborative team.