Materials Manufacturing Process Technician

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. 

We are deeply committed to sustainability, viewing it as integral to our 'Growth with Purpose' strategy. In collaboration with our key customers, we are proud to recycle Palliside offcuts from construction sites, preventing them from ending up in landfills and promoting a better future for all. 

About the role  

To manufacture flexible and rigid PVC compounds and dry blends in accordance with the relevant company operating procedures whilst achieving required production outputs and ensuring the company’s product quality standards are maintained. To operate high speed PVC mixers and downstream equipment, along with PVC compounding equipment 

What will you do? 

• Ensure product quality via training adherence and following machine instructions, particularly for PVC mixing and compounding equipment.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of equipment, systems, and personnel through knowledge and skill sharing.

• Maintain a positive and flexible work approach, fulfilling all tasks within team responsibilities to the best of their skill level.

• Collaborate with the QC Technician to ensure products are manufactured to specification.

• Create accurate records of production output and time-related information.

• Monitor and adjust production to meet physical property requirements like color and hardness, making necessary changes if products fail to meet initial specifications.

• Operate equipment to meet company-required output and scrap metrics.

• Ensure accurate recording of manufacturing data. 

About you   

Industry experience in a production facility preferably one that has involved extruders, compounders or mixers.

F endorsed forklift license is essential for this role. Training will be given to a suitable candidate if they do not already possess an F endorsed forklift license.

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 for you

• 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" 

Who we are 

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.   

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. 

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