Film Extrusion (020) - Extrusion Operator

About the role

Operates, maintains, and controls the equipment and process on the Blown Line to produce high-quality WIP rolls in a safe and productive manner, efficiently servicing customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and safe work area, machines, and equipment.
• Identifies and reports deficiencies in product quality or packing.
• Adjusts the line to correct specifications by setting necessary controls and process conditions.
• Monitors the line to maintain changing conditions by adjusting die bolts, heat adjustments, tube tracking, winder settings, and other process settings to ensure quality of WIP produced.
• Conducts quality tests by cutting, weighing, and checking film samples for proper quality specifications.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Extrusion Supervisor and/or Production Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to exhibit a good work ethic, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to perform mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to perform basic machine troubleshooting.

Schedule

Full-Time, Dayshift/Rotating 2-2-3 Crew A

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Extensive benefits that support you and your family.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Cross-department collaboration and continuous training.
• Sustainability-driven initiatives and eco-friendly work environment.

About Us

At IPG, we are a global leader in packaging and protective solutions, developing innovative products such as tapes, films, packaging, protective products, engineered coated materials, and advanced packaging machinery. We value safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. Our culture is built around strong relationships, and we are committed to sustainability, creating a greener future while providing safe and supportive workplaces.