Blow Moulding Machine Operator

Client of Sperton Global AS; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa support

Medical insurance

Company accommodation

Company transport

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Client of Sperton Global AS is seeking a Blow Moulding Machine Operator for our Plastic Manufacturing Plant to run EBM blow moulding machines and ensure continuous production of HDPE bottles and jerry cans in line with approved specs.

You will monitor process parameters, perform changeovers, and uphold safety and quality while meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• ITI / Diploma preferred in Plastic.
• Plastic processing / Mechanical / Electrical qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years experience in blow moulding operations preferred.
• Experience with HDPE/PP extrusion blow moulding will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate EBM blow moulding machines as per approved SOP and work instructions.
• Start, stop and change over machines as per standard procedure.
• Monitor machine parameters: Extruder temp, Die head temp, Parison programming, Extrusion speed, Blow pressure, Cooling-water temp, Cycle time, etc.
• Maintain the approved process parameters for each product.
• Carry out product changeover according to the production plan.
• Ensure correct mould neck insert, colour masterbatch, and raw material usage.
• Produce bottles/cans according to drawing specs and samples.
• Check weight, dimensions, appearance, wall thickness, flash, neck finish, leakage, deformation, and other quality checks.
• Immediately segregate defective products and inform Supervisor/QA.

Job description

Blow Moulding Machine Operator

• Reports To: Production Supervisor Production Manager
• Location: Plastic Manufacturing Plant
• Process: Extrusion Blow Moulding EBM
• Shift: Rotational Shift 1

Job Purpose To operate blow moulding machines safely and efficiently ensuring continuous production of good-quality HDPE bottles jerry cans as per approved specifications while achieving production targets minimum rejection optimum material consumption and safe working practices

Job Benefits

• Attractive salary package as per company standards
• Employment visa provided as per UAE labour regulations
• Medical insurance as per company policy
• Company-provided accommodation
• Company-provided transportation
• 30 days of paid annual leave per year
• Paid public holidays as per UAE labour regulations
• Flight tickets as per company policy
• Other benefits as per company policy

Key Responsibilities

A Machine Operation

• Operate EBM blow moulding machines as per approved SOP and work instructions
• Start stop and change over machines as per standard procedure
• Monitor machine parameters such as Extruder temperature Die head temperature Parison programming Extrusion speed RPM Blow pressure Cooling-water temperature Mould opening closing Cycle time Cutting deflashing parameters
• Maintain the approved process parameters for each product
• Carry out product changeover according to the production plan
• Ensure correct mould neck insert colour masterbatch and raw material are being used

B Quality Control

• Produce bottles cans according to approved drawing specification and sample
• Check product periodically for Weight Dimensions Appearance Wall thickness Flash Neck finish condition Handle condition Leakage Deformation Short shot poor formation Black spots contamination Colour variation
• Immediately segregate defective products
• Inform the Supervisor and QC Inspector about any abnormality
• Maintain first-off approval after mould changeover and after major parameter changes

C Production amp Productivity

• Achieve the assigned production target
• Maintain optimum cycle time without compromising quality
• Minimize machine stoppages and unnecessary idle time
• Control start-up and changeover rejection
• Ensure proper utilization of raw material
• Maintain product weight within approved tolerance
• Report production quantity and rejection quantity accurately

D Machine amp Mould Care

• Perform routine operator-level machine checks
• Check oil leakage water leakage abnormal noise vibration and temperature
• Keep mould die head and machine area clean
• Ensure proper cooling-water circulation
• Report mould damage cutter problems hydraulic pneumatic issues and other abnormalities to Maintenance
• Do not make unauthorized mechanical electrical modifications

E Safety HSE

• Follow all plant safety rules and machine-specific HSE procedures
• Wear required PPE
• Never bypass safety guards interlocks or emergency-stop systems
• Keep hands away from moving moulds cutting units and hot surfaces
• Follow LOTO procedure during maintenance intervention
• Immediately report unsafe conditions near misses and incidents
• Maintain good housekeeping around the machine

F Documentation

• Maintain complete Production report
• Rejection report
• Machine parameter sheet
• Start-up checklist
• Hourly production record
• Raw material consumption record
• Changeover checklist
• Quality inspection record
• Breakdown informationShift handover report

4 Required Technical Knowledge

Operator should understand EBM machine operation Extruder and die-head operation Parison programming Blow pressure Mould cooling Hydraulic pneumatic systems basic understanding Product weight control Basic troubleshooting Defect identification Raw material identification Masterbatch colour dosing Basic quality inspection instruments ITI / Diploma preferred in Plastic. Plastic Processing / Mechanical / Electrical qualification preferred. Minimum 2 5 years experience in blow moulding operations preferred. Experience with HDPE/PP extrusion blow moulding will be an advantage.