QC Technician

RX Plastics Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastic solutions provider in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Quality Control professional to ensure product compliance and quality in a manufacturing environment. The role involves routine QC checks, documentation, and collaboration with production teams to address quality issues. Candidates should have experience in QC lab settings, a keen eye for detail, and good communication skills. This is an afternoon shift role, Monday to Friday, featuring a safety-focused work environment and industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

Industry leading paid parental leave

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing factory QC lab.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with documentation and numerical data.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain QC records using applicable software.
• Conduct routine QC checks every two hours.
• Liaise daily with production team members regarding quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

As an integral part of Aliaxis – a global brand, we supply the New Zealand and Pacific markets with high quality plastic pipes and fittings and building materials. We are proud to deliver renowned brands Marley, RX Plastics and Dynex to the New Zealand market. We are committed to creating sustainable, innovative solutions for water and energy, providing advanced plastic piping systems across the world. We lead the industry by anticipating our customers’ evolving needs, staying agile and responsive to deliver tailored solutions. Our diverse product portfolio across Building, Infrastructure, Industrial and Agriculture is designed to fit specific market needs and regulatory requirements, with a focus on durability, ease of installation, and value. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for.

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast
• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

About The Role

Ensure products meet relevant standards through testing and reporting, adhere to company health and safety policies, and support quality initiatives in the workplace.

This is an afternoon shift role – Monday to Friday: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

What will you do?

• Create and maintain QC records using applicable software, update quality procedures as required, and carry out product “Sign Off” for each new production run
• Conduct routine QC checks every two hours throughout the shift, identify non-conforming products, and quarantine them as needed
• Issue deviation and reject notices and follow up with the production team to resolve quality issues
• Investigate customer complaints, review warehouse stock, and support repeatability studies by collecting and measuring samples for special projects
• Liaise daily with production team members to ensure alignment on quality standards and address any concerns

About You

• Experience working in a manufacturing factory QC lab
• Familiarity with quality control processes, including manufacturing and problem-solving
• Physically fit and capable of performing heavy lifting and handling awkward loads
• Strong attention to detail, especially with written documentation and numerical data
• Proficient in reading and interpreting measuring equipment
• Basic computer knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Experience in releasing finished products to customers, ensuring quality and compliance
• Flexibility to work overtime if required

Why join us?

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment.
• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• We celebrate the achievements of our team members with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
• A work environment with a strong focus on safety excellence