Manufacturing Technician — Automation & Process Optimisation

Tend Health Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tend Health Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician / Process Technician for its Ashburton plastics manufacturing operation.

This hands-on role focuses on ensuring automated production equipment runs efficiently, with responsibilities spanning setup, changeovers, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. You will join an experienced team and develop specialist skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

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

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Tend Health Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician / Process Technician for its Ashburton plastics manufacturing operation.

This hands-on role focuses on ensuring automated production equipment runs efficiently, with responsibilities spanning setup, changeovers, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. You will join an experienced team and develop specialist skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.