Plastics Technician: Process Optimizer & Tooling Expert

Gallagher Group Limited; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Free parking

Subsidised on-site cafe and eateries

Life & Disability Insurance

Boost App membership

Staff discounts

Team events

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a technically minded Plastics Technician to join our manufacturing team in Hamilton. You'll optimise plastics production, support tooling development and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Reporting to the Engineering Technical Manager - Plastics, you’ll collaborate with Plastics, Maintenance, Tool and Die, Engineering and R&D teams to identify opportunities, troubleshoot issues and implement practical solutions.

Qualifications

• PAMPITO qualification and/or Level 4 Trade Certificate in Plastics Engineering.
• Proven experience in plastics manufacturing, process engineering or a related technical manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a solid understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes and systems.
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment, identifying process issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting tooling trials, process validation or new product introduction activities would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with CAD software, manufacturing systems or process documentation would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Join our manufacturing team to optimise plastics production processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Support tooling development and coordinate trials and validations across operations.
• Collaborate with Plastics, Maintenance, Tool and Die, Engineering and R&D teams to implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and resolve process issues to improve efficiency and quality.
• Contribute to new product introductions and production scale-up activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

PAMPITO qualification

Level 4 Trade Certificate in Plastics Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Gallagher is seeking a technically minded Plastics Technician to join our manufacturing team in Hamilton. You'll optimise plastics production, support tooling development and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Reporting to the Engineering Technical Manager - Plastics, you’ll collaborate with Plastics, Maintenance, Tool and Die, Engineering and R&D teams to identify opportunities, troubleshoot issues and implement practical solutions.