Blown Film & Co-Extrusion Operator

Accelera; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Visalia, CA is seeking a production operator for co-extrusion/blown-film equipment. You will feed resins, calibrate heat, and monitor gauges to maintain quality and throughput.

The role requires standing for long shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while supporting a fast-paced manufacturing team. Open to trainees or candidates with up to 3+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing; strong attention to detail and adherence to quality specs are

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED with any plastics experience helpful.
• Experience or training in plastics manufacturing is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and operate extrusion-related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Equipment operation: feed resin, calibrate heat, align dies and screen packs.
• Oversee production cycles to maintain gauge, width, and tensile strength.
• Quality checks: inspect finished packaging for flaws and gauge consistency.
• Safety and upkeep: keep workspace clean and clear minor obstructions.

Skills

Equipment operation

Attention to quality

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Plastics manufacturing training (advantage)

Tools

Co-extrusion equipment

Blown-film machinery

Job description

Accelera in Visalia, CA is seeking a production operator for co-extrusion/blown-film equipment. You will feed resins, calibrate heat, and monitor gauges to maintain quality and throughput.

The role requires standing for long shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while supporting a fast-paced manufacturing team. Open to trainees or candidates with up to 3+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing; strong attention to detail and adherence to quality specs are