Technician/Die Setter (Blow Molding)

Location: Sydney, Australia; onsite, full-time

Company

hirify.global provides sustainable packaging, reuse, recycling, and circular economy solutions across Australia, New Zealand, and international markets.

What you will do

• Complete tooling, product, colour, and material changeovers according to the production plan.
• Set up and adjust extrusion blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment, including blenders, leak detectors, robotic systems, IML systems, and vision systems.
• Troubleshoot processing issues, inspect parts, and maintain product conformity and quality.
• Monitor processing parameters to meet quality, weight, and cycle-time requirements.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on molding machines and ancillary equipment.
• Support production runs, packing operations, weekend and overtime work, and forklift driving as required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in process, die setup, or die maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Important experience with plastics and extrusion blow molding machines.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and complex mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of plastic materials, blow molding processes, mold design and operation, and related auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to recognize bottle quality and operating efficiency, with strong attention to quality and dependability.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training is advantageous.

Nice to have

• Certificate III in Process Polymer Moulding or equivalent.
• Fitter and Turner or Machinist trade qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a group focused on circular economy, packaging, reuse, and recycling solutions.
• Opportunity to contribute to quality manufacturing and process optimization.
• Work may include overtime and weekends according to production requirements.