Machine Operator
Visa sponsorship
Manufacturing · Queenstown, New Zealand · Full-Time · $70,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
New equipment and greater automation are arriving at a packaging operation in Queenstown, New Zealand, which wants an experienced Machine Operator to keep output moving. Day to day you would run machines, tune settings, catch faults early and hold production to a consistent standard.
What you know about machinery will also help lift equipment performance, and with time the position can develop into a specialist role covering packaging machinery, automation and production optimisation. Eligible international applicants may be considered for sponsorship.
Draw out the machines you have operated, examples of changeovers and fault-finding, and your maintenance work, then produce a machine operator CV with Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Start and operate packaging and production machines, putting safety first
- Set machines up for each run, including changeovers between products and precise adjustments
- Stay on the line while it runs and act fast when output slips
- Identify stoppages, faults and unusual behaviour, and draw on mechanical know-how to trace the cause
- Carry out cleaning, lubrication and routine upkeep
- Keep an eye on product quality and equipment conditions
- Keep production records and complete required operating documents
- Comply with food safety, quality and workplace health and safety procedures
- Lend a hand with packaging, kegging, warehousing and finished-product movement
- Assist with installing, commissioning, testing and optimising new automated equipment
- Cut stoppages, keep production flowing and answer for the performance and condition of the equipment assigned to you
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2 years in machine operating or manufacturing
- Practical experience running production or industrial machinery, for example as a Machine Operator or Production Operator
- Good mechanical understanding together with sound troubleshooting skills
- At ease preparing machines and making fine operational adjustments
- Able to recognise equipment faults and work out what caused them
- Basic mechanical maintenance and equipment care experience
- Puts workplace safety and production quality first
- Diligent and detail-focused when inspecting machines and finished goods
- A practical style, independent, taking ownership of machine performance
- Interest in automation, modern machinery and production technology
- Experience in packaging, canning, bottling, or food and beverage production is advantageous
- Able to supply evidence of your machinery and production experience
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