Machine Operator

Multilink Management Consultants; Medina; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Multilink Management Consultants in Medina seeks an experienced Blown Film Extrusion Operator to run and monitor production lines. You will set process parameters, troubleshoot defects, and ensure adherence to quality, safety, and environmental standards on site.

The role requires a technical diploma and a long track record in PE film production, with hands-on experience on brands like Kiefel, W&H, Alpine, or Bandera. Rotating shifts and KPI targets are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical qualification required.
• 12 years’ experience in blown film extrusion, preferably PE film.
• Experience with mono- and multi-layer extrusion machines (Kiefel, W&H, Alpine, Bandera, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of extrusion parameters, film defects, bubble stability, and raw materials.
• Willingness to work rotating/alternating shifts and meet KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor blown film extrusion lines.
• Set and adjust temperature, pressure, bubble stability, film thickness, width, cooling, and winding.
• Start-up, shutdown, changeovers and routine adjustments.
• Perform in-process quality checks and maintain production records.
• Coordinate with Production, QC, and Maintenance teams.
• Uphold 5S, HSE, PPE, and housekeeping requirements.

Skills

Blown film extrusion

Quality control

Shift readiness/KPI

Education

Technical Diploma

Tools

Kiefel

W&H

Alpine

Bandera

Job description

Operate and monitor mono-layer multi-layer blown film extrusion machines to produce quality PE films while meeting production quality and safety standards

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor blown film extrusion lines
• Set and adjust temperature pressure output bubble stability film thickness width cooling and winding
• Perform machine start-up shutdown changeovers and routine adjustments
• Monitor raw materials such as LDPE LLDPE HDPE masterbatch and additives
• Identify and troubleshoot common film defects and process issues
• Conduct in-process quality checks and maintain production records
• Coordinate with Production QC and Maintenance teams
• Follow 5S HSE PPE and housekeeping requirements

Requirements

• Technical Diploma or relevant technical qualification preferred.
• 12 years of experience in blown film extrusion , preferably PE film production.
• Experience with mono/multi-layer extrusion machines such as Kiefel, W&H, Alpine, Bandera , or similar.
• Good knowledge of extrusion parameters, film defects, bubble stability, and raw materials.
• Experience with FFS film, heavy-duty sacks, shrink/stretch hood, agricultural, or industrial PE film is preferred.
• Willingness to work rotating/alternating shifts and meet production KPIs.