Plastic Technician - Dayshift and Nightshift

Description

Summary: Join a team manufacturing plastic ducting products in a hands-on production role, involving machinery operation, quality checks, and maintenance. Highlights: 1. Stable, long-term employment with full training provided 2. Supportive team environment and opportunity to develop skills 3. Hands-on role with consistent, predictable schedule Production Operator – Day Shift & Night Shift Positions Available (Plastics Manufacturing) • Wellington • Full-Time | Stable, Long-Term Role ________________________________________ About the Role We are looking for a reliable and practical Production Operator to join our team manufacturing plastic ducting products. This is a hands-on role working with machinery in a structured production environment. It suits someone who enjoys physical work, routine, and being part of a small team with clear daily targets. ________________________________________ Work Schedule This role operates on a fortnightly rotating shift pattern: DAY SHIFT Week 1: • Monday–Wednesday: 7:00am start (12-hour shifts) Week 2: • Monday: 11:00am start (8 hours) • Tuesday–Thursday: 7:00am start (12-hour shifts) NIGHT SHIFT Week 1: • Monday–Wednesday: 7:00pm start (12-hour shifts) Week 2: • Monday–Wednesday: 7:00pm start (12-hour shifts) • Thursday: 7:00pm start (8 hours) ✔ Consistent, predictable schedule ✔ Overtime occasionally available ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities • Operate and set up production machinery following set instructions • Monitor production output and make basic adjustments • Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards • Carry out basic machine cleaning and preventative maintenance • Record production and quality data • Work as part of a team to meet daily production targets ________________________________________ What the Role Involves • Standing for most of the shift • Repetitive, hands-on work • Regular lifting (up to 20kg) • Working in a manufacturing environment (heat and noise) This is a practical role, not office-based work. ________________________________________ About You • Reliable and punctual with strong attendance • Comfortable working with machinery and tools • Able to follow instructions and stick to processes • Physically fit and capable of manual work • Positive attitude and willingness to learn ________________________________________ Experience • Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience is helpful but not essential • Forklift licence beneficial (or willingness to obtain one) • Basic reading, writing, and maths skills required ________________________________________ What We Offer • Stable, long-term employment • Full training provided • Supportive team environment • Opportunity to gain forklift licence and develop skills ________________________________________ Apply Now If you’re looking for a steady, hands-on job with reliable hours, apply today.