Blown Film Extrusion Operator

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Employer: Workvantage

Job Category: Manufacturing and Production

Work Location: Canada

Gender: Both

Expiration: Mar 31, 2025

Job Description:

·         Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment 

·         Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae 

·         Monitor and inspect quality of material produced 

·         Place weighed materials in mixing machines 

·         Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing 

·         Set up and operate calendar machines to transform plastic bales or slabs into continuous sheets or films of specified thickness 

·         Set up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or die 

·         Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change 

·         Prepare and change molds and adjust equipment for production line change 

·         Safe operation of a three-layer/and or mono-layer blown film extrusion system 

·         Make extruder adjustments according to already established working methods to maximize productivity 

·         Make order changes 

·         Ensure the quality of the finished product while following all health and safety rules 

·         Perform continuous quality checks throughout production runs 

·         Follow a 'clean as you go' policy keeping all areas tidy on site to ensure compliance with BRC food safety standards 

·         Monitor machine performance, maintain output, quality and waste targets whilst keeping downtime to a minimum

·         must have single handedly operated machines, specifically mono layer and 3 layer blown film extrusion machines. Preferred:

1-Worked on W&H 3 layer and 5 layer blown film lines(Optimex,Varex)

2-Worked on Reifenhauser single/monolayer or triple layer blown film line

Qualifications:

Education: Completion of secondary school is required. 

Diploma in plastics technology is a strong asset. 

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the blown extrusion industry or co-extrusion is 

required. 

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Handling heavy loads, 

Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Standing for 

extended periods, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Combination of sitting, standing, walking. 

Personal suitability: Organized, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player, Excellent oral and 

written communication, Initiative, Accurate, Judgment, Ability to multitask and work autonomously 

Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) 

Language: English is required

Requirements:

Valid passport

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