Die Setter/Plastics Technician

The Opportunity

Based at our Wetherill Park site and reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, this role works closely with our Manufacturing, Planning and Quality teams, to produce high-quality components that meet our client’s specifications and quality standards.  This role will be responsible for carrying out all preparation, set-ups and troubleshooting for a range of injection moulding machines to ensure that manufacturing is efficient with minimal waste.

The role is a full-time, PERMANENT AFTERNOON SHIFT opportunity.

Your key responsibilities will be: -

Production

• Setting machines up for production and trial scenarios
• Ensure quality control and checking of mouldings before production commences and the product complies with specifications
• Machine start-up and shut down
• Improve overall manufacturing efficiency
• Optimising and maintaining machine cycle times
• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting of machines and mould dies
• Attending breakdowns and minimising downtime
• Work with the Leading Hand and Production Teams to ensure the appropriate production quantities are maintained
• Actively reduces waste
• Maintains a clean and tidy working environment according to site standards

About You

You will have a mechanical background with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, a friendly and patient disposition, an ability to engage others, and want to contribute to working with a growing and innovative company.

To be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate:

• Hands-on experience in a similar role
• Solid Mechanical/Technical knowledge
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Hands-On experience with In Mould Labelling
• Passionate about quality and safety
• Results-focused and able to work under tight time frames
• Strong team player
• Highly self-motivated, with a high degree of initiative and operates with autonomy
• Current Forklift licences is be preferred.

Relocation will be paid for the right candidate.

Why join AYVA?

We are a company that walks the talk when it comes to our people. When you join our team, you will find that we have created a genuine environment that values feedback and regular opportunities to connect with your colleagues.

Other benefits include:

• Great working environment with family values
• Ongoing training and development
• Quarterly Paid Performance Incentive
• Fresh Fruit weekly
• On-Site Parking

AYVA Packaging is an Australian privately owned and operated plastic packaging company that specialises in producing and supplying high-quality plastic pails, barrels, cartridges & closures. 

Our people, customers, and environment are at the heart of what we do. Our state-of-the-art equipment and technology allow us to provide high-quality, innovative, and sustainable packaging solutions to meet the needs of all our customers.

We have implemented sustainable and efficient manufacturing processes with products that are 100% recyclable as we believe in the conservation of our environment for generations to come.

We are an enthusiastic group of people and family values guide how we interact with each other. 

Come and join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Ayva, we are committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the community and the customers we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation.