Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

FULL TIME 38 HOURS PER WEEK MINIMUM 4 WEEKS ANNUAL LEAVE SALARY PLUS SUPER

$75K PA - $85K PA Ant Packaging is the first carbon neutral plastics factory in Australia and while we may be taking our products to the world, we're a proud Australian owned company. We manufacture a broad range of plastic packaging solutions right here in NSW Northern Rivers factory in Bangalow.

As a result of the growing demand for Australian made products, we're currently recruiting a Plastics Technician. To be considered for the role you need to have a relevant industry qualification or at least 2 years' experience in a similar position.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

- Programming, setting up, operating and maintaining plastic processing machinery used in injection moulding, extrusion and blow moulding operations.
- Inspecting, calibrating, regulating and troubleshooting production equipment to ensure productive manufacturing performance.
- Monitoring production output and conducting routine quality control inspections to ensure products meet company and customer specifications.
- Preparing and coordinating production and preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency,



product quality and operational performance.
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings, production specifications and work instructions.
- Coordinating production workflow and maintaining accurate production and operational records.
- Assisting with the installation, commissioning and optimisation of new production equipment.
- Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety policies, environmental standards and quality management procedures.
- Working collaboratively with supervisors and production staff to achieve daily manufacturing targets and continuous improvement objectives.

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- Experience operating plastic processing machinery, including injection moulding, extrusion and blow moulding equipment.
- Sound knowledge of polymers, plastic materials and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to programme, adjust, troubleshoot and maintain production machinery.
- Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications and production requirements.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance procedures and production standards.
- Ability to identify process improvements to increase productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Forklift licence (desirable but not essential).

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