Machine Operator

Enterprise Recruitment
📍 ashburton, canterbury, New-Zealand 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 27, 2026

Job Description

Machine Operator

We’re partnering with a well-established NZ manufacturer to recruit a Machine Operator for their Ashburton team, producing plastic packaging for the food industry.

This is a hands‑on, technical role where you’ll be right in the mix – supporting production, improving processes, and helping ensure everything runs efficiently day to day.

About the Role

Working as part of a close‑knit production team, you’ll be responsible for setting, maintaining, and optimising machinery, while ensuring quality and safety standards are consistently met.

This is a busy, practical role where you’ll be involved in:

  • Setting and optimising plastics processing machinery
  • Carrying out mould and tool changes, including full line changeovers
  • Monitoring and adjusting production to maximise efficiency and quality
  • Troubleshooting faults and minimising downtime
  • Completing routine maintenance and supporting pla...

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Job Details

  • Location ashburton, canterbury
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Plastics & Process Engineering
  • Posted Date July 27, 2026
  • Application Deadline September 05, 2026