Plastics Technician

Plascorp, one of Australia’s leading privately-owned manufacturers and distributors of Industrial Ducting, Mine Ventilation, PVC Pipe and Steel Reinforcing solutions, is seeking a skilled Plastics Technician to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for setting up, operating, adjusting and troubleshooting machinery used in the manufacture of PVC pipe and related plastic products, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery, including PVC extruders, granulation, and mixing plant.
• Load and handle raw materials.
• Meet daily production expectations and targets as per the production plan.
• Ensure that products meet required standards.
• Tooling changes and setup on the production line.
• Complete line changes, planning and set-up.
• Complete required production reports.
• Complete machine changeovers and set-ups.
• Conduct pre-start and necessary process and safety checks on equipment to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Operation of overhead gantry crane.
• Operation of a forklift.
• Follow required OH&S procedures and policies.
• Conduct quality testing in compliance to Australian standard and site requirements.
• Responsible for pipe packing on their production lines.

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum of five years’ machine operating experience, mechanical background preferred.
• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, Polymer Processing, or equivalent qualification strongly regarded.
• Current forklift licence.
• Understanding of OH&S requirements, correct manual handling methods and reporting.
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve issues as they arise.
• Ability to multitask and perform different tasks.

Why Join Us?

At Plascorp, we offer a dynamic work environment where your contributions make a difference. You will have the opportunity to work and grow within a supportive team.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take on this challenge, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience by clicking the "Apply now" button.