Moulding Technician - Afternoon Shift

About us

We are a well-established Australian manufacturer with a proud history of delivering high-quality packaging solutions to customers across a range of industries. Built on strong family values, operational excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement, we have earned a reputation as a trusted partner to our customers.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Moulding Technician to support safe, stable and efficient injection moulding production on afternoon shift.

Reporting to the Moulding Manager, you will set up and optimise moulding processes, carry out mould changes and troubleshoot production issues to consistently produce food-grade packaging to specification.

You will work closely with Shift Supervisors, Production Operators, Quality and Maintenance, providing practical technical support and contributing to improvements in quality, output and equipment reliability.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Set up, optimise and monitor injection moulding machines, robots, moulds and auxiliary equipment to approved standards.
• Complete safe, efficient mould changes, confirm line clearance and verify materials, labels, tooling and process documentation before start-up.
• Validate first-off production and ensure required quality checks and approvals are completed before product release.
• Troubleshoot process variation and moulding defects to restore stable production, escalating issues beyond your authority or technical competence.
• Optimise cycle times and processing parameters within authorised limits while maintaining product quality and food safety.
• Support Production Operators and work with Moulding, Quality and Maintenance to reduce scrap, downtime and recurring issues.
• Maintain accurate process setting sheets, production and quality records, and provide clear shift handovers.
• Assist with product trials, mould validations and practical continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain safe work practices, GMP, HACCP, housekeeping and 5S standards, and report tooling or equipment faults promptly.

About you

You are a practical moulding technician with strong fault-finding skills, a focus on quality and the ability to take ownership of technical issues and follow them through.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience setting, operating and troubleshooting injection moulding machines.
• A strong understanding of moulding process control, optimisation and defect resolution.
• Mechanical aptitude and effective problem-solving skills.
• An understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety and manufacturing quality requirements.
• The ability to interpret production documentation, work instructions and product specifications.
• Clear communication, effective shift handovers and a constructive approach to teamwork.
• A commitment to safe work, equipment care, housekeeping and continuous improvement.
• Availability to work afternoon shift.

Experience in thin-wall food packaging and/or in-mould labelling (IML) would be highly regarded. A relevant trade qualification or equivalent plastics manufacturing experience, exposure to Lean Manufacturing or 5S, and a forklift licence would also be advantageous.

What we offer

• A permanent, full-time afternoon-shift position with an established Australian manufacturer.
• A hands-on technical role with the opportunity to improve moulding performance and process capability.
• A supportive team environment, working directly with the Moulding Manager.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience and capability.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your injection moulding experience, any thin-wall packaging or IML experience, and your availability for afternoon shift. Include an example of a moulding problem you resolved or a process improvement you achieved.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position.