Skilled Die Setter – Injection & Blow Moulding Expert

Newell Brands; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sistema in Airport Oaks, Auckland, part of Newell Brands, is seeking an experienced Die Setter to join the production team. You will perform die changes, set up moulding processes, and support safe, efficient operation of our plastic moulding environment.

You will report to the Production Shift Manager and work with the Technical Production Engineer to maintain quality standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience setting dies within plastic moulding manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with large dies and machinery.
• Qualification in plastics or mechanical engineering or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and production processes.
• Experience using an overhead crane.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance with hand tools, gauges and indicators.

Responsibilities

• Perform die changes on injection and blow moulding machines.
• Set up, monitor and troubleshoot moulding processes.
• Complete factory start-ups and shutdowns.
• Perform colour and material changes to meet production needs.
• Operate cranes and forklifts to support die changes.
• Clean and perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Set up automation and peripheral equipment including robots and conveyors.
• Identify breakdowns, quality issues and process deviations.
• Provide timely technical support to the Production team.
• Maintain high housekeeping, safety and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment.

Skills

Die setting

Moulding processes

Mechanical troubleshooting

Overhead crane operation

Quality focus

Education

Plastics or Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

Overhead crane

Hand tools

Gauges & indicators

Automation tooling

Job description

Sistema in Airport Oaks, Auckland, part of Newell Brands, is seeking an experienced Die Setter to join the production team. You will perform die changes, set up moulding processes, and support safe, efficient operation of our plastic moulding environment.

You will report to the Production Shift Manager and work with the Technical Production Engineer to maintain quality standards and continuous improvement.