Plastics Production & Machine Operator

Acron Plastics Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Plastics Ltd – Wairau Valley, Auckland is seeking a reliable, mechanically minded Production & Machine Operator for a full-time role. The position focuses on vacuum-forming plastics, finishing and general factory tasks, with training provided for machinery and processes.

Immediate start; casual first 3 months with potential for permanency. Learns quickly, follows instructions accurately, and is willing to contribute within a small team; forklift experience is preferred but not

Qualifications

• Reliable, physically fit and mechanically minded.
• Experience with machinery, manufacturing, engineering or similar hands-on environment is preferred.
• Training will be provided; a forklift license is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanically minded

Physically fit

Forklift license

Tools

CNC equipment

Vacuum-forming machinery

Hand tools

Job description

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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.

Applicants must be currently based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in New Zealand.