Plastics Extrusion Operator

The manufacturing division of ARB NZ (formerly PROFORM PLASTICS) excels in the global plastics market through our commitment to sustainability, continued learning and trying new ways.

Our factory is based at Foreman Road where we operate some of the largest plastics extrusion and vacuum forming equipment in the Southern Hemisphere. We specialise in large scale plastics extrusion and thermoforming. Our product range is made up of bedliners, canopies, Sportlids and cargo liners for the pickup truck industry, and are sold throughout the world.  Visit our website www.proform.co.nz to find out more.

Our Extrusion Department is looking for an experienced Plastics Extrusion Operator to join their small and robust team.

As a Plastics Extrusion Operator, you will be part of a team responsible for setting and operating a range of extrusion machinery that produces a variety of sheet gauges, colours and textures.

We have vacancies available on our 3 weekly Rotating Shift Roster. The shifts run from 4:45am/pm – 5:00pm/am. Shifts run from Monday to Thursday (with the third week of each rotation running Mon - Wed). Yes, this means 3- and 4-day weekends are a reality! On average your hours will still be above 40 hours per week.

To be successful for this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience operating plastics extrusion equipment or similar continuous manufacturing machinery
• Experience setting plastics extrusion machinery, trouble shooting and making adjustments to correct faults
• An understanding of the Extrusion process
• Flexibility and adaptability to keep the extrusion process running
• Logical thinking with the ability to problem-solve and forward thinking to minimise downtime and waste
• Mechanical and technical trouble shooting skills
• Strong Health & Safety principles – you value working in a safe and tidy work environment

The best part?

• Enjoy a great team environment

• Ashift allowanceis paidwhen working on night shift roster

• Staff discount on ARB products

• A3-day weekend each week

• Gain extrusion technology skills with science-based training via a globally recognised extrusion training program. The training is built on decades of research and proven methods. You will learn to “think” how to produce parts and not just guess

• The opportunity for career advancement and skills development

• Free EAP

If you are keen to explore this opportunity further, then please apply now!

To be successful in this role, you must have the right to work in New Zealand. Please note that our pre-employment selection process includes a police check.