Blown Film Extrusion and Bag Converting Technician

Heritage Bag – Can Liner Division Blown Film Extrusion and Bag Converting Technician Step into a production floor where precision and reliability matter. As an experienced operator, you’ll transform polyethylene resin into dependable trash can liners and ensure every roll and pallet meets our standards for quality and safety. A day in the life You begin by readying the blown film extrusion lines, confirming settings and safety checks before the first run. Throughout the shift, you keep the lines stable, switch efficiently between product runs, and complete changeovers with care. When screens clog or blades dull, you handle screen changes, blade changes, and teflon tape replacement to keep throughput and quality on target. You log production and scrap in the system, wrap, weigh, and secure finished pallets, and you promptly alert supervisors and maintenance to any equipment concerns. You help uphold safety policies and procedures, and you support breaks, meal periods, and shift changeovers. And when priorities shift, you pitch in with other duties as assigned. What you’ll take ownership of Operating blown film extrusion equipment to manufacture can linersRunning bag-making equipment for plastic bag productionPreparing and executing changeovers for different product runsPerforming standard machine inspections, including screen and blade changes and teflon tape replacementEscalating equipment issues to supervisors and maintenanceMonitoring output and product quality against standardsEntering production and scrap data into the systemWrapping, weighing, and securing production palletsFollowing and helping enforce safety policies and proceduresSupporting breaks, meal periods, and shift transitionsCarrying out other duties as assigned What you bring High school diploma or equivalent (High School / GED)Manufacturing experience with at least 3 years of machine operationHands-on experience with blown film extrusionAbility to operate Glouster 418 type bag machines (preferred)Experience with CMD Rotary bag machines and winders (preferred)Familiarity with polyethylene resin conveying and blending equipmentStrong organization and clear communication skillsBasic computer skills (preferred) Core proficiencies Mechanical troubleshooting skillsMachine safety inspectionsMachine setups for production runs

Salary : $22 - $32