Join the Bonson family and be part of a professional, supportive team where your skills and contributions are valued.
Bonson Industrial Co. Ltd. is a leading food packaging manufacturer and supplier in Australasia, specialising in injection moulded and thermo-formed rigid food containers that are reusable and recyclable. Every day, our packaging products are used by big and small FMCG brands and food service businesses to protect food safety and reduce food waste for kiwis. Think food packaging in the supermarket and takeaway containers used by your local restaurants — chances are you have enjoyed some delicious food using Bonson’s packaging without knowing! Our talented team at Bonson is constantly innovating for better solutions to serve our community. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Die Setter to join our team in New Lynn, Auckland.
This is a full-time position, 5 days per week, 7:30am–7:30pm, with an immediate start.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Production Engineer and working closely with the Production Manager and Supervisors, you will play a key role in maintaining our injection moulding machines, as well as the automatic robot systems, moulds and ancillary equipment to support safe, efficient and continuous production.
Key responsibilities include:
Machine, mould and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Undertake die changes under instruction from the Supervisor, ensuring that the machine is working properly, settings are correct (including cycle time) and quality product is produced.
Monitoring machine performance and optimising settings to maintain product quality.
Coordinating mould repairs and maintenance with internal teams and suppliers.
Identifying and resolving technical issues proactively.
Supporting and training Production staff.
Ensuring all maintenance and repair work is completed safely.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
Relevant engineering or tertiary qualification.
5+ years' mechanical engineering experience.
Strong injection moulding knowledge and experience.
Thermoforming experience is an advantage.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical and root-cause analysis skills.
Strong communication and people skills.
Good organisational and time-management skills.
A reliable, hands-on can-do attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer
Competitive salary.
Convenient New Lynn, West Auckland location.
Complimentary parking.
Friendly and supportive team environment.
Training and development opportunities.
Opportunity to grow your career within a growing business.
Ready to take the next step? We would love to hear from you! Apply now!
Applications close 3 November 2026 or earlier if the position is filled.
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and a valid NZ driver's licence.