Process & Automation Lead — Manufacturing Tech

Dlf Seeds Australia - Careers; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dlf Seeds Australia - Careers in Ashburton, NZ is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for a hands-on, highly automated plastics production environment. You will support setup, operation and optimization of equipment to meet quality and demand, with opportunities to advance specialist skills in manufacturing and automation.

Youll join an experienced team, bring strong mechanical aptitude, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while learning new

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to quality.
• Willingness to learn specialised processes.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with machine setups and product changeovers
• Changing moulds and tooling on production equipment
• Monitoring machine performance and product quality
• Troubleshooting process and equipment issues
• Making machine and process adjustments to improve efficiency
• Supporting production uptime and minimising downtime
• Assisting with new technology and automation projects

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Moulds & tooling

Job description

Dlf Seeds Australia - Careers in Ashburton, NZ is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for a hands-on, highly automated plastics production environment. You will support setup, operation and optimization of equipment to meet quality and demand, with opportunities to advance specialist skills in manufacturing and automation.

Youll join an experienced team, bring strong mechanical aptitude, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while learning new