Machine Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Load raw resin pellets into hoppers, adjust barrel temperature profiles, and align dies or screen packs.
• Production Monitoring: Watch continuous output runs (such as blown film bubbles or extruded sheets) to maintain correct gauge, width, and tensile properties.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished packaging material for defects, tears, or uneven thickness, logging data into quality assurance sheets.
• Maintenance & Safety: Clear minor clogs, perform routine cleaning, and follow plant safety standards like lockout/tagout protocols.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or general education equivalent; technical certificates in plastics technology are a plus.
• Experience: Ranging from entry-level trainee positions to 3+ years of hands-on experience with specific blown-film or co-extrusion machinery.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long shifts, lift heavy material loads (up to 50 lbs / 23 kg), and work in warm or fast-paced industrial environments.