Plastics Technician - Night Shift Troubleshooter

Insight Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long weekends every week

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Insight Recruitment – Auckland, North Island is partnering with a leading manufacturer of technical components to recruit an experienced Plastics Technician/Diesetter. The role focuses on troubleshooting and providing technical support on the night shift (4 days per week, Mon–Thu, 9:00 pm–7:00 am) and involves tool changeovers and robot setup in a clean, safety‑conscious environment.

You will start up and set modern 400t moulding machines, support junior setters, and drive quality, process

Qualifications

• Trade or diploma as Plastics Technician.
• Experience starting up and setting 400t moulding machines.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on the night shift for junior setters and colleagues.
• Focus on quality, process optimisation and safety for the shift of 4–6 operators.
• Complete tool changeovers and set up 3 axis robots in a clean, safe workspace.
• Contribute to 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Plastics technician

Robot setup

Quality problem solving

Safety procedures

Computer literacy

Education

Plastics trade diploma

Tools

400t moulding machines

3 axis robots

Job description

Insight Recruitment – Auckland, North Island is partnering with a leading manufacturer of technical components to recruit an experienced Plastics Technician/Diesetter. The role focuses on troubleshooting and providing technical support on the night shift (4 days per week, Mon–Thu, 9:00 pm–7:00 am) and involves tool changeovers and robot setup in a clean, safety‑conscious environment.

You will start up and set modern 400t moulding machines, support junior setters, and drive quality, process