Plastic Blown Film Extrusion Operator

seek.com.au; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Full training provided

Family-owned business

Job summary

Seek Australia is seeking a Plastic Blown Film Extrusion Operator to join our production team. You will operate and monitor blown film extrusion equipment, ensuring production targets and quality standards are met in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

You will set up equipment, adjust parameters and maintain a strong focus on safety and quality. A 4-day working week (38 hours) is offered with full training provided for candidates without extrusion experience, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating blown film extrusion machinery is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules and work instructions.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 20 kg.
• Hold a valid Australian drivers license and reliable transport.
• Has full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Operate blown film extrusion machinery and monitor production runs.
• Set up equipment, adjust parameters and oversee production.
• Maintain safety, quality and production procedures.
• Work as part of a team in a family-owned business.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Reading specs

Communication

Punctuality

Job description

As a Plastic Blown Film Extrusion Operator, you will work as part of our production team, operating and monitoring blown film extrusion equipment while ensuring production targets and quality standards are maintained. You will be working in a hands-on manufacturing environment where reliability, attention to detail and teamwork are highly valued.

Key responsibilities

Operate blown film extrusion machinery, including setting up equipment, adjusting parameters and monitoring production runs

Previous blown film extrusion experience is highly regarded but not essential

Strong focus on safety, quality and production procedures

Forklift licence highly regarded but not necessary

Physically fit as you may need to lift up to 20kgs

About you

Has good communication and teamwork skills

Is reliable, punctual and has a strong work ethic

Has a strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability

Can read and interpret technical specifications, work instructions and production schedules

Has excellent attention to detail and is committed to maintaining quality standards

Holds full Australian working rights

Has a driver's licence and reliable transport – essential

Ability to read and write basic English

$70,000+ per year, depending on experience

4-day working week – 38 hours

Stable, long-term employment with a family-owned and operated business

Full training provided for candidates without previous extrusion experience

Supportive and friendly team environment

Long-term career opportunity

About us

We are a family-owned and operated Australian manufacturing business.