Extrusions Operator - Night Shift

About Us

With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges.

For more than 40 years, Dynex has been in forefront and pioneer in creating custom plastic extrusions and building products for the construction industry. Our dedication to innovation and durability has enabled us to enhance the aesthetics and functionality/practicality of homes across New Zealand.

We are deeply committed to sustainability, viewing it as integral to our 'Growth with Purpose' strategy. In collaboration with our key customers, we are proud to recycle Palliside offcuts from construction sites, preventing them from ending up in landfills and promoting a better future for all.

We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast
• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

About the role

This is a full time Night Shift role, Monday to Friday 10:45 pm to 7:00 am located in Avondale, Auckland.

The role is to contribute to the performance of the extrusions manufacturing team by ensuring compliance to all safe working practices, production schedule and meeting all product specifications.

What will you do?

• Set up production lines including tooling and ancillary equipment as required to ensure that extruders are run at their optimum working conditions

• Implement and achieve the production plan set for the shift by TL/master scheduler

• Contribute to the efficient production performance by maintaining the correct process conditions to achieve specified machine speed, uptime and recovery while maintaining a consistent level of quality.

• Contribute to the Continuous Improvement of equipment, systems and people by sharing process knowledge and skill. This will include suggesting improvements to ensure that documentation is promptly updated.

• Troubleshooting process problems as they arise, following up as required if unable to solve the problem within set time frames.

• Contribute to task specific training of members in own team and review of all plant processes and procedures

• Responsible for ensuring tool changes are conducted are in safe and timely manner and tooling is stored as per company procedures.

• Other duties as assigned by Team Leader

About you

• Previous experience as a Plastics Technician is required (min 2 years)

• Effective communication and decision-making skills

• Excellent understanding of health/safety procedures and ERP systems

• Forklift licence (would be advantageous)

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Excel

• Methodical ability to work through trouble shooting process with a high attention to detail

Why join us?

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment

• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer

• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

• We celebrate the achievements of our team members with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero"

While all applications are welcome, preference may be given to those with New Zealand residency or citizenship.