Injection Moulding Technician

About the role

AYVA Packaging, an Australian-owned and operated manufacturer of plastic pails, barrels, cartridges and closures, is looking for skilled Injection Moulding Technicians to join its production team in Wetherill Park. You will work with state-of-the-art injection moulding machines to make high-quality components and collaborate with the Manufacturing, Planning and Quality teams to keep operations smooth, with minimal waste and maximum efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Set up machines for production and trials
• Perform quality checks on moulds before production and ensure products meet quality standards
• Start up and shut down machines
• Troubleshoot and maintain machines and mould dies
• Respond to breakdowns and reduce downtime
• Work with the Leading Hand and Production Team to meet output targets
• Optimise machine cycle times and reduce waste
• Keep the workspace clean and organised

Required profile

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience as a Die Setter or Plastics Technician
• Mechanically minded, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a passion to learn more
• Unrestricted right to work in Australia
• A passion for safety, quality and continuous improvement

Required skills

• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge
• Experience with In-Mould Labelling
• Experience with specific injection moulding machine brands (e.g. Engel, Arburg, Husky) preferred
• Forklift licence preferred

What we offer

• Quarterly paid performance incentives
• Ongoing training and skills development
• Weekly fresh fruit and on-site parking
• Relocation support available for the right candidate