As a Can Forming Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping our production line running smoothly. Your main responsibility is to maintain and repair the machines and equipment used to form cans, making sure everything works at its best. You’ll help ensure that products are made on time and meet our high-quality standards. You’ll work closely with the production team, supporting daily manufacturing activities while always putting safety, quality, and teamwork first. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving problems, and being part of a supportive team environment.

This is a permanent full-time position. We work Monday - Friday - 42.25hours per week.

You Will:

• Maintain and care for production equipment, ensuring it runs efficiently and reliably.
• Follow Danone’s IWS (Integrated Work System) standards and best practices in all maintenance activities.
• Take ownership of your machines, ensuring they perform at their best every day.
• Complete daily production routines such as CL, CIL, SHO, and DH, and ensure all product control standards are met.
• Identify and eliminate production losses to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Provide accurate updates and data to Shift Leads, Line Leads, and the Technical Manager to support daily reporting and shift handovers.
• Manage spare parts usage, keeping records up to date when parts are used or removed from storage.
• Respond quickly to equipment issues, acting with urgency to minimize downtime and product loss.
• Use IWS tools like IPS and BDE to support problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Support your team by covering shifts or roles during staff absences or rotations.
• Train and coach team members, including operators, technicians, and new staff, on tasks like SKU changeovers, can size adjustments, and equipment setup.

ABOUT YOU - - Mō Koe 

• You hold at least a Trade Certificate, with an Advanced Trade qualification being a strong advantage. Ideally, you’ve also completed a Can Making apprenticeship, giving you a solid foundation in the industry.
• You bring a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Can Making, with Can Seaming experience being highly desirable. You’re confident in your ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, often working independently and making sound decisions under pressure.
• Your technical knowledge includes pneumatics, Soudronic welding machines, and PLC systems, and you also have a good working knowledge of electrical systems relevant to a manufacturing environment.
• Your computer literate and comfortable using digital tools to support production and maintenance tasks. You can also create sketches or technical drawings for parts needed in plant improvements or repairs.
• You understand how software and electrical systems integrate with mechanical operations in a production setting, allowing you to see the bigger picture and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

ABOUT US - Mō Mātou

Do things your way. The way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s all up to you. Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Always looking to bring the outside in to continuously improve our ways of working as well as our Danoner’s day to day experience, we have been awarded Winner of the 2020 Employer of Choice awards through the NZ HRD Awards and we are proud of our Certification as a Great Place to Work company 2024.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. Danone is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply!

WE OFFER – Tatau

A supportive team where you can continuously upskill yourself.
Endless possibilities to develop and accelerate your career
A chance to make a difference to our society through Specialised Nutrition

Our Benefits - Nga Painga

• Medical insurance paid for by the company for you and discounts for your whānau
• Free life insurance
• Flu vaccination, free annual medical checks, and free onsite car parking,
• Discount in our products and at a range of retailers.
• Gym and cafe discounts.
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Fresh fruit every day.
• 4% Kiwisaver contribution and so much more!
• Flexible working arrangements.

We believe everyone has talent, something which comes natural to you. Your uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energizes you.

Proving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone both locally and abroad. We support our employees to take ownership of developing their career within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses. We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include you!

WHAT’S NEXT?

Apply - Tono mai

We will review applications as they are submitted, so if this sounds like you – get in quick!

Click APPLY NOW to apply. Please note that only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

No Recruitment Agencies please.