Reports To: Shift Supervisor / Head of Department
1. Job Purpose
Operate and monitor W&H 3-layer blown film co-extrusion lines to meet production targets while ensuring film quality, layer accuracy, material efficiency, and workplace safety.
2. Key Responsibilities
Line Operation: Set up, start, run, and shut down W&H 3-layer extrusion lines per approved SOPs and job specs.
Layer & Resin Control: Manage Extruders A, B, and C dosing systems to maintain correct skin/core resin ratios and blend percentages.
Process Optimization: Adjust temperatures, screw speeds, BUR, IBC/air ring settings, and haul-off speeds to maintain bubble stability and even gauge.
Quality & Changeover: Conduct regular checks for thickness, width, corona treatment, and roll profile; perform resin/color changeovers efficiently to minimize scrap.
Inspect die/air ring cleanliness, report equipment faults, and maintain accurate shift logbooks.
3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Production output (kg/hr) vs. targets
Scrap and purge waste percentage reduction
Downtime and changeover efficiency
Gauge and specification compliance
Safety and 5S housekeeping standards
4. Required Competencies
Experience: 5+ years operating 3-layer PE blown film lines (W&H machinery experience preferred).
Technical Skills: Good understanding of LDPE/LLDPE/HDPE resins, co-extrusion , gravimetric dosing, and automatic thickness control.
Troubleshooting: Ability to identify and resolve defects like gauge variation, gel particle, wrinkles, and bubble instability.