Extrusions Operator

at  Dynex Extrusions Ltd

About Us
For more than 40 years, Dynex has been in forefront and pioneer in creating custom plastic extrusions and building products for the construction industry. Our dedication to innovation and durability has enabled us to enhance the aesthetics and functionality/practicality of homes across New Zealand.
Our team is in search of an enthusiastic individual to become a part of our night shift crew.

About the role

• Work with Technicians to Set up production lines including tooling and ancillary equipment as delegated by the shift team leader or 2IC to ensure that extruders are run at their optimum working conditions
• Work with Senior staff to Implement and achieve the production plan for the shift which has been set by the TL and master scheduler
• Contribute to the efficient production performance by maintaining the correct process conditions to achieve specified machine speed, uptime and recovery while maintaining a consistent level of quality.
• Contribute to the Continuous Improvement of equipment, systems and people by learning process knowledge and skill. Once trained this will include suggesting improvements to ensure that documentation is promptly updated.
• Learning to troubleshoot process problems as they arise and liaise with supervisor if unable to solve the problem within set time frames.
• Contribute to task specific training for your own personal development along with members in your own team with a continuous review of all plant processes and procedures
• Training to ensure tool changes are conducted in a safe and timely manner and tooling is stored as per company procedures.

About you

• NZC Manufacturing Level 2 Plastics Processing or equivalent (preferable) , 1-2 years Manufacturing experience
• Sound understanding of product/raw material handling and processing.

Why join us?

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment.
• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer
• Employee Assistance Program access
• We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
• Opportunity to join our women mentoring programs
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council
• A tailored career development opportunities at home and abroad
• A safe work environment with a strong focus on “Go for Zero”

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.
Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term.
At Aliaxis we are dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint and are actively marching towards our net-zero targets. With a goal to shift to 100% renewable electricity by 2025, we surpassed our own expectations, achieving this milestone a year early, thanks to Meridian Energy’s Certified Renewable Energy program.
With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world’s largest global networks to bring solutions to the world’s water challenges.

We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast
• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.
For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it’s offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
Just a heads up – we’re not currently taking any CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!

• Work with Technicians to Set up production lines including tooling and ancillary equipment as delegated by the shift team leader or 2IC to ensure that extruders are run at their optimum working conditions
• Work with Senior staff to Implement and achieve the production plan for the shift which has been set by the TL and master scheduler
• Contribute to the efficient production performance by maintaining the correct process conditions to achieve specified machine speed, uptime and recovery while maintaining a consistent level of quality.
• Contribute to the Continuous Improvement of equipment, systems and people by learning process knowledge and skill. Once trained this will include suggesting improvements to ensure that documentation is promptly updated.
• Learning to troubleshoot process problems as they arise and liaise with supervisor if unable to solve the problem within set time frames.
• Contribute to task specific training for your own personal development along with members in your own team with a continuous review of all plant processes and procedures
• Training to ensure tool changes are conducted in a safe and timely manner and tooling is stored as per company procedures