Machine Operator - Aluminium Extrusions
Vulcan · 1001-5000 employees
What the role involves
- Operating extrusion machinery
- Monitoring product quality
- Performing quality checks
What they ask for
Experience operating manufacturing, production, extrusion or similar machinery; ability to read production specifications; physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg; valid work visa or right to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test.
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
Looking for steady work, early finishes and a team that values hard work?
We're looking for an Extrusion Operator to join our Hamilton team on a permanent, full-time basis. You'll operate aluminium extrusion machinery, monitor product quality, and help keep production running safely and efficiently. Monday-Friday 6.30am to 2.30pm.
What you'll be doing
- Operating and monitoring extrusion machinery
- Carrying out quality checks and basic machine adjustments
- Loading raw materials and monitoring production runs
- Completing routine machine cleaning and maintenance
- Following health and safety procedures at all times
Requirements
- Experience operating manufacturing, production, extrusion or similar machinery
- Ability to read and follow production specifications and work instructions
- Experience carrying out machine set-up, adjustments and basic troubleshooting
- Strong focus on quality and attention to detail
- Forklift licence and experience advantageous
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg
- Reliable with good attendance and a strong work ethic
- A valid work visa or the right to work in New Zealand
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test
What's in it for you
- Permanent full-time role with guaranteed hours and weekly pay
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Flat team structure with approachable, supportive leaders
- Long-term stability with a trusted Australasian brand
About Vulcan
Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people.
Sound like you?
Hands-on, reliable, and ready to work? Apply now!
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