Machine Operator
Trade · Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand · Full-Time · $70,000/yr
Turn your machine skills into a specialist career! A packaging operation in Otago, New Zealand is looking for an experienced Machine Operator who knows industrial equipment inside out and can keep production running.
This is a hands-on role. You should be able to show real experience running machines, making adjustments, spotting faults and keeping production standards steady. The site is bringing in new equipment and more automation, so your know-how will help improve how the machines perform, not just keep them going.
Over time, the role can grow into a specialist position in packaging machinery, automation and production optimisation. Factory experience from the Philippines or abroad can be a great starting point.
Key Responsibilities
- Run production and packaging machinery safely and efficiently
- Set up machines for production, carry out product changeovers and make operating adjustments
- Watch machines during production and respond to any performance issues, keeping an eye on quality and operating conditions
- Spot faults, stoppages and unusual machine behaviour, and troubleshoot problems using practical mechanical knowledge
- Do routine cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance
- Keep production records and fill in the required paperwork
- Follow food safety, quality and workplace health and safety procedures
- Help with packaging, kegging, warehousing and moving finished products
- Support installing and commissioning new machinery
- Help test and optimise automated production equipment
- Find ways to cut stoppages and improve machine performance, helping production flow reliably and efficiently
- Take ownership of how your assigned equipment performs and the condition it is in
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 2 years of relevant machine operating or manufacturing experience
- Proven experience running production or industrial machinery, for example as a Machine Operator, Production Operator or similar
- Strong practical mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills
- Able to set up machines and make accurate operating adjustments
- Able to recognise equipment faults and find out what causes them
- Experience with basic mechanical maintenance and looking after equipment
- Strong focus on safety and production quality, with good attention to detail when monitoring machinery and finished products
- A practical, hands-on approach, and able to work independently and take ownership of machinery performance
- Interest in automation, modern machinery and production technology
- Packaging, canning, bottling, food or beverage production experience is advantageous
- Able to provide evidence of your relevant machinery and production experience, and willing to relocate to Otago and build a long-term career in New Zealand
- Eligible international applicants may be considered for sponsorship
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