Plastics Technician

Job Description*
About the Company: *
Alto is a subsidiary of the multinational PACT Group and one of New Zealand’s leading rigid plastic packaging companies. We have three divisions that work as one across the circular economy and Alto Packaging Ltd falls under the Pact Packaging division which converts primarily plastic resin into packaging and related products that service customers in the food, dairy, beverage, nutraceutical, household and personal care, chemical, agricultural, industrial and other sectors. We are passionate about innovation and constantly expanding our diverse product portfolio across a variety of packaging and product substrates and expertise. Our objective is to deliver customers the best possible sustainable packaging and supply chain solutions.
**About the Role**:

- **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 afternoon shift, 3.00pm - 11.00pm, Monday to Friday.

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**Key responsibilities include**:

- 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

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We’re looking for: *
- Plastics Trade qualification or similar
- PET processing experience
- Aoki experience (advantageous)
- Flexibility and the ability to work afternoon shifts when required.
- 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

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In return we offer: *
- A workplace that focuses on Zero Harm
- Supportive leadership
- Competitive wage rate based on experience
- Discounted health insurance premiums through Southern Cross

This is an opportunity to join a leader in the manufacturing industry.