Plastic Technician

About the Company Waters & Farr Limited is a leading manufacturer in New Zealand, specializing in high-quality polyethylene and polypropylene pipe systems. With manufacturing facilities in Rangiora and Wanganui, alongside our head office in Onehunga, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry. About the Role In this position, you will be responsible for operating, optimizing, training, and maintaining the extrusion assets of the Corma, Beier, and similar extruders. Your role is crucial in ensuring continuous and efficient extrusion operations while adhering to our established methods and practices. Key Responsibilities You will operate and monitor the continuous flow of extrusion operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Your focus will be on optimizing these processes for ongoing improvement. You will also be responsible for pre-start readiness, completing daily production reports, conducting operator and quality control checks, and ensuring all necessary production paperwork is completed accurately and on time. Maintaining high standards of quality is essential, and you will conduct all necessary inspections and respond appropriately to issues that arise. Your role will involve monitoring production quality to minimize avoidable waste, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, you will complete training modules for new team members in collaboration with the Process Manager and Manufacturing Manager, as well as assess the skills of existing team members. A thorough understanding of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and quality systems is required, and you will be encouraged to share insights for potential improvements. Requirements We are seeking candidates with a minimum of three years of extrusion experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastic extrusion plants. You should possess in-depth knowledge of extruders, including electrical systems, drivers, processors, and screw and barrel checks, as well as optimization techniques. A strong technical aptitude, focus on solutions and results, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality are essential attributes for this role. You should also have a process-driven mindset and a keen eye for detail, along with practical experience and understanding of production health and safety standards. Benefits At Waters & Farr, we are committed to maintaining high levels of health and safety. As part of our recruitment process, all candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening, as well as a criminal history check. Additionally, candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional to our team who shares our commitment to excellence and quality in manufacturing.