Plastics Production & Machine Operator

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Kaipātiki; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Plastics Ltd in Wairau Valley, Auckland, is seeking a reliable, physically fit Production & Machine Operator to join the manufacturing team. This hands-on role focuses on vacuum-forming machinery and plastics production, with duties including finishing, loading sheets, setting up tooling, trimming and packing finished products.

Training will be provided; previous vacuum-forming experience is not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with machinery, manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or similar hands-on environment.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Learns quickly and follows instructions accurately.
• Reliable, punctual and strong work ethic.
• Willing to assist across a small manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Load and handle plastic sheets, tools and finished products.
• Set up tooling and materials for production.
• Trim, drill and finish plastic components.
• Assist with CNC production when required.
• Maintain cleanliness of machinery, tools and production areas.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Pack finished products and support general factory duties.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Physically fit

Hands-on

Forklift experience

Tools

CNC production

Vacuum-forming machinery

Job description

Acron Plastics Ltd - Wairau Valley, Auckland
Full-time hours | Casual first 3 months | Opportunity to become permanent
Immediate start available

Acron Plastics is looking for a reliable, physically fit and mechanically minded Production & Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team.

This is a hands-on factory role primarily involving vacuum-forming machinery and plastics production, along with finishing and general factory duties. You will also assist with other machinery, including CNC production, when required.

Previous vacuum-forming experience is not essential — training will be provided.

The role includes:

Loading and handling plastic sheets, tools and finished products

Setting up tooling and materials

Trimming, drilling and finishing plastic components

Assisting with CNC production when required

Regular manual handling and heavy lifting

Cleaning machinery, tools and production areas

Basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting

Packing finished products and general factory duties

We’re looking for someone who:

Is mechanically minded, practical and hands-on

Is physically fit and comfortable with regular heavy/manual work

Has experience with machinery, manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or a similar hands-on environment

Can confidently use basic hand and power tools

Learns quickly and can follow instructions accurately

Is reliable, punctual and has a good work ethic

Is willing to help wherever required within a small manufacturing team

Takes pride in keeping machinery and the workplace clean and organised

Has a forklift license or forklift experience — preferred but not essential

This position offers full-time hours from the start, initially on a casual basis for approximately three months. There is an opportunity to move into permanent full-time employment depending on performance, skill level and suitability for the role.