# Machine Operator - Aluminium Extrusions

> Vulcan · Hamilton, New Zealand · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-18

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** XHLZ

## Description

**Looking for steady work, early finishes and a team that values hard work?**

We're looking for an **Extrusion Operator to join our Hamilton team** on a permanent, full-time basis. You'll operate aluminium extrusion machinery, monitor product quality, and help keep production running safely and efficiently. Monday-Friday 6.30am to 2.30pm.

**What you'll be doing**

-   Operating and monitoring extrusion machinery
-   Carrying out quality checks and basic machine adjustments
-   Loading raw materials and monitoring production runs
-   Completing routine machine cleaning and maintenance
-   Following health and safety procedures at all times

**Requirements**

-   Experience operating manufacturing, production, extrusion or similar machinery
-   Ability to read and follow production specifications and work instructions
-   Experience carrying out machine set-up, adjustments and basic troubleshooting
-   Strong focus on quality and attention to detail
-   Forklift licence and experience advantageous
-   Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg
-   Reliable with good attendance and a strong work ethic
-   A valid work visa or the right to work in New Zealand
-   Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test

**What's in it for you**

-   Permanent full-time role with guaranteed hours and weekly pay
-   Health and wellbeing programme
-   Enhanced parental leave
-   Flat team structure with approachable, supportive leaders
-   Long-term stability with a trusted Australasian brand

**About Vulcan**

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people.

**Sound like you?**

Hands-on, reliable, and ready to work? **Apply now!**

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## Apply

[Apply at Vulcan](https://apply.workable.com/vulcan/j/6E2FFA7A21/apply)

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