IBC Blown 3layer Film Technician/ Operator

Job Title: 3 Layer IBC Blown Film Technician/ Operator

Location: West Africa
Reporting To: Plant Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for operating, setting, monitoring, and troubleshooting a 3-layer IBC blown film extrusion line to achieve production targets, consistent film quality, uniform thickness, and minimum material wastage.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor 3-layer IBC blown film extrusion machines.
• Set extruder, die, screw speed, pressure, haul-off, winding, and cooling parameters.
• Operate and adjust IBC, air ring, bubble cage, and cooling systems.
• Maintain bubble stability, film width, lay-flat, frost line, and film thickness.
• Monitor film quality and troubleshoot defects such as gels, wrinkles, uneven thickness, haze, blocking, and fisheyes.
• Handle LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, recycled materials, masterbatches, and additives.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related issues.
• Perform die cleaning, screen/filter changes, routine cleaning, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Maintain production, material consumption, waste, machine setting, and quality records.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
• Train junior operators/helpers and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Optimize machine performance and minimize scrap and downtime.

Required Skills Experience

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in high-output blown film extrusion.
• Experience with 3-layer IBC blown film machines is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of IBC bubble cooling and blown film extrusion technology.
• Experience with automatic thickness control.
• Knowledge of LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, and recycled materials.
• Good understanding of film thickness, width, lay-flat, winding tension, and production calculations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Technical/Vocational qualification in Plastics Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience with DIING KUEN/Taiwanese or European machines will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to work in shifts and under production targets.

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