Manufacturing Technician / Process Technician
We're partnering with a well-established New Zealand manufacturer to recruit a Manufacturing Technician for their Ashburton operation.
This is a hands-on technical role where you'll play a key part in ensuring highly automated production equipment is operating efficiently, producing quality products, and meeting customer demand.
You'll be involved in machine setup, product changeovers, troubleshooting, process optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Working alongside an experienced team, you'll have the opportunity to develop specialist skills within a unique manufacturing environment.
Whether your background is in plastics, food manufacturing, dairy processing, packaging, engineering, or industrial production, we're keen to hear from people with strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn.
About the Role
Working as part of a close-knit production team, you'll support the setup, operation, and optimisation of specialised manufacturing equipment while ensuring quality and production targets are achieved.
This role will involve:
Assisting with machine setups and product changeovers
Changing moulds and tooling on production equipment
Monitoring machine performance and product quality
Troubleshooting process and equipment issues
Making machine and process adjustments to improve efficiency
Supporting production uptime and minimising downtime
Assisting with current technology and automation projects
About you




You'll enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and finding ways to improve processes.
While plastics manufacturing experience would be advantageous, we're also keen to hear from candidates who have worked in other manufacturing or processing environments.
You'll bring:
Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to manage changing priorities and work as part of a team
A willingness to learn specialised manufacturing processes
Most importantly, you'll be:
Hands-on and mechanically minded
Proactive and eager to learn
Reliable and committed
Process-driven with a strong attention to detail
Comfortable taking ownership and responsibility
A team player with a practical, can-do attitude
What's on offer
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.30pm
Competitive hourly rate and overtime opportunities
Ongoing training and development
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technology, robotics and automation
Supportive team and strong culture
Long-term career opportunity with a growing business
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that is investing in technology, automation, and its people.
If you're mechanically minded, enjoy understanding how machinery works, and want to build a long-term career in manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Manufacturing Technician / Process Technician (Western Australia)
🏢 Enterprise
📍 Western Australia