Blown Film Extrusion Operator

Job summary

Operate and maintain mono-layer and multi-layer blown film extrusion lines to produce plastic films of specified thickness. Ensure product quality and productivity while adhering to safety and BRC food-grade standards.

Job details

Job Title: Blown Film Extrusion Operator Location: Canada Industry: Plastics / Packaging / Manufacturing Functional Area: Production, Manufacturing, Operations Role Category: Machine Operator / Extrusion Operator Employment Type: Full Time Job Description We are hiring an experienced Blown Film Extrusion Operator for a leading manufacturing client in Canada. The role involves operating and maintaining mono-layer and multi-layer blown film extrusion lines, ensuring product quality, productivity, and compliance with safety and food-grade standards. Key Responsibilities • Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor machine adjustments • Weigh resins, colorants, and additives as per production formulas • Monitor product quality and perform continuous inspections during production runs • Load and unload materials into mixers, containers, and conveyors • Set up and operate calendaring and extrusion machines to produce plastic films of specified thickness • Operate mono-layer and three-layer blown film extrusion systems independently • Change dies, molds, and adjust equipment during production line changes • Make extruded parameter adjustments to maximize productivity and reduce waste • Carry out order changes and ensure quality compliance • Maintain machine performance, minimize downtime, and meet output targets • Follow health, safety, and “clean as you go” policies, including BRC food safety standards Salary: $29.00 hourly, 36 – 48 Hours per week. Requirements Education • Completion of secondary school required • Diploma in Plastics Technology is a strong advantage Experience • Minimum 7 years of experience in blown film extrusion or co-extrusion Technical & Physical Skills • Strong knowledge of mono-layer and multi-layer blown film extrusion machines • Ability to operate machines independently • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment • Ability to handle loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs) • Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination Personal Skills • Good communication skills (oral and written) • Team player with the ability to work independently • Organized, accurate, and able to multitask under pressure Benefits

What you’ll do

Operate and maintain mono-layer and multi-layer blown film extrusion lines to produce plastic films of specified thickness. Ensure product quality and productivity while adhering to safety and BRC food-grade standards.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in blown film extrusion and a secondary school diploma, with a Plastics Technology diploma being an advantage. Must be physically capable of handling loads up to 23 kg and working rotating 12-hour shifts.

Benefits

• Relocation Transportation Costs

Listed skills

• safety · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Good communication · Preferred
• Good communication skills · Preferred
• Health · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Blown Film Extrusion
• Co-extrusion
• Machine Troubleshooting
• Quality Inspection
• Die and Mold Changing
• Production Formula Management
• BRC Food Safety Standards
• Equipment Maintenance
• Material Handling
• Manual Dexterity

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering