Machine Operator (Blow Moulder)
Coverstaff Recruitment
Listing Description
Description
Our client is a leader in [industry, e.g., plastic packaging solutions], committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability. We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Blow Moulder Machine Operator to join their nightshift production team.
- 6pm – 6am 4 x days on, 4 x days off.
- Shifts are 12 hours long with 3 x 30min breaks- (Breaks are paid time).
- Competitive Payrate, based on Experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Packaging-Bagging bottles and restocking storage levels as required.
- Quality control-inspecting, weighing, testing bottles.
- Assisting Leading hand with nightshift duties for roster-including (Sanitization spraying of floor areas, Machine greasing and degreasing, Cleaning regrind room-sweep up, cleaning conveyors-baggers-areas needed).
- Operation of Blow Moulder machines producing bottles-including (Start, Stop, Unjamming, Bottle Weight adjustment, small basic mechanical repairs, loading raw materials and monitoring).
- Cover plant operations when Leading hand is on breaks or on leave-including (Production data recording and report, Stock level management, Shift hand over to Dayshift, manage other General hand staff).
Requirements:
- Proven experience operating blow moulding machines (e.g., extrusion blow moulding, injection stretch blow moulding).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and specifications.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical certification or training in mechanical or manufacturing operations.
- Forklift license (an asset).
- Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
To be considered for this role, you will need to be eligible to work in New Zealand (evidence required), pass a Pre-Employment Background Check and numeracy test.
Application details
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