Plastics Production Operator

NetYourJob; Kopu; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training provided

Safety focused

Team environment

Job summary

Cirtex Industries in Kopu (Thames) is seeking Production Operators for injection moulding on weekend night shifts (Fri/Sat/Sun 6pm–6am). No formal training required; a practical mindset and hands-on approach are valued.

Join a plastics manufacturing team committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. You will operate machines, assist with setup, produce parts to spec, trim and finish with hand tools, perform quality checks, and help maintain a safe, tidy workspace across 36 hours per

Qualifications

• You don’t need formal training for this role.
• Practical mindset and willingness to get stuck in are valued.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection moulding machines.
• Assist with machine setup and configuration.
• Produce parts to exact specifications.
• Trim and finish products using hand tools.
• Conduct quality checks and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Pack and label stock for dispatch.
• Clean machines and maintain a tidy work area.
• Support health & safety procedures and improvements.

Skills

Practical mindset

Hands-on

Reliability

Interest in how things work

Job description

Weekend Night Shift - 6:00pm - 6:00am

Kopu, Full Time, Manufacturing

Please Quote Reference Number 18825

• Production Operator - Injection Moulding Plastics Operator
• Full training and support provided
• Join the team at Cirtex Industries in Kopu, Thames

About Us

At Cirtex, we pride ourselves on our culture of continuous improvement, excellence, and integrity. We supply a comprehensive range of geosynthetic and construction products, fostering progressive partnerships with our clients. Join us in our mission to enable exceptional outcomes through support every step of the way, from concept to construction.

About the Role

We're on the lookout for reliable, practical, and hands‑on people to join our team as Production Operators - Injection Moulding. This is a key role within our plastics manufacturing line, where you'll operate machinery, perform quality checks, and help ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.

This position will be working night shifts across the weekend (36 hours total):

• Friday 6:00pm - 6:00am
• Saturday 6:00pm - 6:00am
• Sunday 6:00pm - 6:00am

You don't need formal training, just a practical mindset, an interest in how things work, and a willingness to get stuck in. If you've worked in manufacturing, or you're the type who enjoys fixing things and working with your hands, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating injection moulding machines
• Assisting with machine setup and configuration
• Producing parts to exact specifications
• Trimming and finishing products using hand tools
• Conducting quality checks and troubleshooting minor issues
• Packing and labelling stock for dispatch
• Cleaning machines and maintaining a tidy work area
• Supporting health & safety procedures and improvements
• Locking up at the end of your shift

What We Offer

At Cirtex, we value loyalty and growth, and we're proud to offer a workplace where people stick around. Here's what you'll get:

• Attractive hourly rates
• Career development opportunities, including a pathway into a New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) through our new apprenticeship programme
• All training provided, no experience with plastics or injection moulding needed
• A supportive team environment focused on safety, respect, and continuous improvement

If you're ready to learn, grow, and work with a team that values what you bring to the table, we'd love to hear from you.

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