Pact Packaging Henderson is a subsidiary of the multinational PACT Group and one of New Zealand’s leading rigid plastic packaging companies.  We deliver high quality plastic household products through sophisticated technologies, with a depth of innovative design and advanced manufacturing competencies.  We have been operating for over 62 years and today have eight plants in New Zealand (NZ) and four sites in Australia.

About this opportunity

We’re looking for a mechanically minded person to work as part of the operational team, providing PET specific technical services.  The role is about ensuring the efficient running of the production machinery and ensuring the process has the capability to meet all facets of the customer’s requirements in a manner that does not compromise the safety of the team members.  This role is a night shift, 11.00pm – 07.00am Monday to Friday.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Performing die changes on all PET equipment, including setup of ancillary equipment
• Ensuring that the product is up to quality specifications at start up
• Assisting with the efficient operation of the production area
• Carry out routine maintenance on work centres
• Trouble shooting problems with machines, tools, and ancillaries

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Plastics Trade qualification Level 4 or similar
• PET processing experience plus any other processing experience (advantageous)
• Aoki experience (advantageous)
• Flexibility and the ability to work night shifts primarily
• Experience working in a plastics manufacturing environment across multiple production processes
• A well-organised and disciplined approach to work
• A great attitude – have this and we are willing to train and develop you
• Knowledge of and experience working in a Continuous Improvement environment