Blow Film Extrusion Operator

Advance Services, Inc., is actively hiring a 2nd shift Blow Film Operator to join a well-renowned manufacturer in the Pleasant Prairie, WI area! In this role, you'll be responsible for performing equipment setup and start-up for extrusion lines, bag machines, winder, printers, and inline converting equipment. The lead operator is a leadership position that provides guidance and training for mixers and packers as well as other leads.

Below is a list of responsibilities.

• All safety regulations must be observed. Operators must also follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Identify and locate raw materials by reading and interpreting job orders.
• Perform equipment setup and startups, bringing extrusion lines in and out of production, including identifying appropriate resin blends and removal of non-required materials.
• Responsible for setting up inline printing including ink retrieval and ink return. Operators on shift when a job ends, are responsible to clean up and return the ink to the ink room appropriately.
• Make adjustments to settings, including web guide settings, tension settings, width settings, bag machine and winder settings, Doctor machine setting, etc.
• Responsible for the setup, startup and operation of the bag machines and winders.
• Responsible for providing supervision and direction for packers assigned to their extrusion lines as well as the mixer / material handler for their shift.
• Responsible for quality of product that is being manufactured.
• Keep work area clean / organized. No product or raw materials should be on the floor.
• Perform Quality Control checks as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Documenting the run record for manufactured product.
• Ability to train junior employees on equipment and process.
• Willingness to support other Lead Operators in maintaining all extrusion lines.
• Ensure that unused equipment is stored in the proper location.

• Ability to lift 75lbs. consistently and higher occasionally.
• Ability to work on a rotating 12 hour shift schedule (day / night).
• Experience as a packer.
• Willingness to listen and learn through on the job training from Supervisors.
• Basic math skills to complete calculation and measurement of product.
• Basic computer skills to input data / interface with Material Management Systems.
• Be able to perform length, gauge and weight measurements.
• Use of hand tools, such as wrenches, scrapers, die gauges, screwdrivers, tape measures, etc.
• Be able to visually inspect the product for defects.

Advance Services is an equal opportunity employer.