Extrusions Operator - Night Shift

About the Company

This role sits within a global water-solutions network backed by the Aliaxis group. The business has spent over four decades developing custom plastic extrusion and building products for the construction sector. Its focus is on durable, innovative solutions that improve the appearance and usability of homes throughout New Zealand.

Sustainability is a core part of the company’s “Growth with Purpose” approach. In partnership with key customers, offcuts of Palliside collected from construction sites are recycled so they do not end up in landfill.

Values and Culture

The team looks for people who align with three core behaviours:

• Dare: challenge the usual way of doing things, innovate, and learn quickly.
• Care: look after the environment, customers, and colleagues.
• Deliver: take ownership of decisions and actions.

Role Overview

This is a permanent full-time night-shift position based in Avondale, Auckland. The working pattern is Monday to Friday, from 10:45 pm to 7:00 am.

The purpose of the job is to support the extrusion manufacturing team by working safely, keeping to the production plan, and making sure all products meet required specifications.

Key Duties

• Prepare production lines by setting up tooling and any related equipment so extruders operate at their best settings.
• Carry out the shift production plan assigned by the team leader or master scheduler.
• Help maintain smooth output by controlling process conditions to achieve target machine speed, uptime, recovery, and quality consistency.
• Support continuous improvement across equipment, systems, and people by sharing technical knowledge and suggesting updates to documentation where needed.
• Investigate and resolve process issues, escalating and following up when the issue cannot be solved within the required time.
• Help train team members on task-specific activities and take part in reviewing plant procedures and processes.
• Ensure tool changes are completed safely and on time, and that tooling is stored according to company procedures.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the team leader.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant will bring hands-on plastics extrusion experience, strong troubleshooting ability, and a practical approach to working in a manufacturing setting.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a plastics technician.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices and ERP systems.
• Forklift licence preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Excel.
• Structured troubleshooting ability with strong attention to detail.

Additional Information

The company offers a range of workplace benefits, including industry-leading paid parental leave, employee support resources, recognition programmes, service awards, and the chance to contribute to a DEI council. Safety is emphasized through a strong “Go for Zero” focus.

Preference may be given to candidates who are New Zealand residents or citizens. The employer is an equal opportunity organisation and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Support can be provided for applicants who need flexibility or accommodations during the hiring process.

Please note that CVs from recruitment agencies are not being accepted at this time.

Why Join

• Work for a business that actively considers its environmental impact and operations.
• Industry-leading paid parental leave: 26 weeks for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers.
• Access to an employee assistance programme.
• Recognition through employee awards and service milestones.
• Opportunity to participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Safe working environment with a strong zero-harm mindset.